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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On the other hand, cold temperatures and low downforce play well to the Mercedes' strength, and its drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli would start fourth and fifth.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Singapore is a challenge again with the high downforce.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
All these help increase downforce during braking and cornering, which increases stability at high speeds and prevents wheelie lift.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
McLaren just unveiled a new version of its acclaimed 750S supercar—but this one is only for Japan, with new downforce improvements, too.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Singapore is a challenge again with the high downforce.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
All these help increase downforce during braking and cornering, which increases stability at high speeds and prevents wheelie lift.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
McLaren just unveiled a new version of its acclaimed 750S supercar—but this one is only for Japan, with new downforce improvements, too.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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