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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There’s more aerodynamic downforce courtesy of wild new body extensions, with louvers on the front wheel arches (presumably to let air escape the wheel well), a larger rear wing, new underbody diffusers, and aerodisc rear wheels.
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
That decision boosted McLaren significantly in Miami, as its downforce gains offset where Mercedes continues to be stronger in deploying the engine power the two teams share.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The winglets and the corner sidepods that Ducati debuted in MotoGP in 2021 help with the downforce, even at extreme lean angles.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The wind buffets and blows inside the cabin, decreasing downforce and making acceleration less efficient.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
That decision boosted McLaren significantly in Miami, as its downforce gains offset where Mercedes continues to be stronger in deploying the engine power the two teams share.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The winglets and the corner sidepods that Ducati debuted in MotoGP in 2021 help with the downforce, even at extreme lean angles.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The wind buffets and blows inside the cabin, decreasing downforce and making acceleration less efficient.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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