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super clipping

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Too Afraid to Ask

This is basically a “push it to the limit” behavior in the car’s energy/power system. The FIA wants to stop teams from using it too much, so the racing is less about exploiting a loophole and more about steady performance.

Technical Definition

“Super clipping” here refers to a period where the car’s energy/power system is used at or near its limits, producing very strong deceleration and/or power behavior. Rule changes aim to reduce excessive use of this mode so cars drive more consistently rather than relying on extreme bursts.

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"...it's dangerous, right, if you have this super clipping where Ollie Berman has to avoid Colopinto and slam into a wall."

On the Ground At Miami F1: Live from Bloomberg House Miami Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 19:22

"Era normal, porque este tema de tener el famoso super clipping, que los autos perdieran velocidad repentinamente hasta de 40, 50 kilómetros por hora, pues no solamente era desagradable, porque se..."

Gran Premio de Miami 2026 Autos Y Más 27:53

"But we know that it's not always as the case now and they're very different cars to drive. Thankfully, we're seeing them push here. We're not going to have the problems with super clipping."

Reaction to Monaco GP practice P1 with Matt and Tommy 10:04

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