ground effect
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The cars introduced in 2022 have shaped underbodies, using so-called venturi tunnels to generate downforce through ground effect.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
The so-called venturi floors that generate ground effect on the cars that have been in F1 since 2022 are being abandoned next year.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
Mercedes has struggled with ground effect, where the floor generates aerodynamic grip — an issue known as porpoising or bouncing — that has been particularly difficult on street circuits like Monaco or Azerbaijan.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022
The new cars are also constructed to use ground effect to generate a greater proportion of downforce.
From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022
The counter-spinning vortices employed by the jellyfish are a variation of something known as the ground effect.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2021
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