F1 Track Quiz

A hairpin is a very tight, often U-shaped, corner designed to slow cars down significantly, fitting the description of a sharp bend.

A run-off area is a safety zone alongside a racetrack designed to allow drivers to regain control or safely stop after leaving the racing line, often paved or graveled.

The apex is the geometric or theoretical point within a corner that a driver aims to clip to optimize their speed and line through the turn, getting closest to the inside kerb.

Kerbs (or curbs) are the painted, often raised, concrete or asphalt strips that mark the edges of the racing line, particularly in corners, and are frequently used by drivers to gain an advantage or define track limits.

The garage is the specific bay within the pit lane complex where each team houses its cars, equipment, and personnel for maintenance, repairs, and strategy during race weekends.

The grid is the starting formation area on the main straight where cars are positioned according to their qualifying times before the race begins.

Esses are a sequence of high-speed curves that flow from one direction to another, demanding precise steering and aerodynamic stability, fitting the description.

Parc Fermé (French for 'closed park') is the secure area where cars are impounded after sessions to prevent teams from making illegal changes.

The main straight that runs alongside the pit lane, and contains the start and finish line, is commonly called the Pit Straight.

The paddock is the exclusive, enclosed area behind the pit garages that serves as the operational hub for the teams over a race weekend.