# What is Downforce?

Air pressure that pushes the car onto the track, created by the wings and the floor. More downforce gives more grip in corners but more drag on straights.

## In real work

The team ran less downforce at the fast circuit, trading corner grip for straight-line speed.

## Related terms

- [Constructor](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/constructor.md)
- [Sporting Regulations](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/sporting-regulations.md)
- [Technical Regulations](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/technical-regulations.md)
- [Homologation](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/homologation.md)
- [Cost Cap](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/cost-cap.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

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