downforce
noun
down·force
ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯrs 
: a downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (such as a spoiler on a race car)
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Imma hit you with the BoP gun The rules limit both the amount of downforce and the amount of drag that the cars can generate from their bodywork, which have to be in the ratio of 4:1; this prevents any one manufacturer from having a massive advantage in terms of cornering grip or fuel efficiency.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
The supercar generates 1,984 lb (900 kg) of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h) and can reach 62 mph (100 km/h) from a stop in less than three seconds.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
The flexi-wings bend slightly at high speeds to reduce drag or increase downforce, helping the car go faster.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The front end features a new bumper with an integrated splitter, designed at the customer’s request to increase downforce, accelerating airflow to the inner radiator ducts.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
The supercar generates 1,984 lb (900 kg) of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h) and can reach 62 mph (100 km/h) from a stop in less than three seconds.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
The flexi-wings bend slightly at high speeds to reduce drag or increase downforce, helping the car go faster.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The front end features a new bumper with an integrated splitter, designed at the customer’s request to increase downforce, accelerating airflow to the inner radiator ducts.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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