Push-to-pass
A temporary power boost used to aid overtaking in racing.
Push-to-pass is a mechanism on a race car that allows the driver to temporarily increase the vehicle's power, typically via a button on the steering wheel. It is designed to make overtaking easier and enhance the excitement of the sport. The increased power can come from various sources, such as changing engine modes or using energy stored in an extra battery.
Quick Facts
- Maximum activation duration
- 20 seconds
- Minimum activations per race
- 10
- Super formula ots allocation
- 200 seconds per race
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Did You Know?
- No requirement limits the system’s use only when attempting to overtake; it may also be used to defend a position or improve lap time during qualifying or during an undercut or overcut.
- The amount of extra power, boost time, and number of boost activations vary from series to series.
- All racing associations except drag racing ban nitrous oxide for boosting internal combustion engines.
Use
This power can be used in bursts of up to 20 seconds each, allowing for at least ten activations per race. Formula E introduced Fanboost in its debut season, allowing fans to vote online for their favorite driver to receive an extra power boost during the race. In Formula One, the kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) works similarly but stores energy from regenerative braking rather than simply increasing engine power. The drag reduction system (DRS) instead boosts acceleration and top speed by adjusting a rear-wing element to cut drag, and its use during races is more tightly controlled.
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