VSC
The Virtual Safety Car is a way to pause the race without stopping it completely. Drivers have to slow down and keep a safe speed until the track is clear, which helps keep everyone safe.
VSC stands for Virtual Safety Car, a procedure used in motorsport to neutralize the race without deploying a physical safety car. It allows drivers to slow down and maintain a safe speed while the track is cleared of hazards.
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"[2449.0s] As a matter of fact, but it's non-negotiable. It's a non-negotiable [2452.9s] The vsc is the thing that keeps on giving I think that's the most important product in the entire arsenal..."
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"He only dropped behind him because of the VSC."
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"Yeah, he got lucky with the VSC. Count numerous drivers over the years that have had the same thing. It's one of those things, isn't it, with VSCs"
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