What does interval mean in F1? an explanation on one of the most visible stat and figure in the race, as every race is all about time.
The Formula 1 race is all about time and speed, if you dominate the time, you are the winner in the true sense, the time in the pit stop, the time taken in a lap and the time in qualifying.
If you manage to complete things within the least amount of time, you will reap the most benefits. Therefore, the interval in a Formula 1 race is the most crucial figure.
The interval is a tower usually on the left side of the screen, next to the abbreviation of the drivers written. The driver leading is referred to as interval/leader and beneath it, additional time is written in relation to the rest of the drivers.
I.e, times between the different cars. If it says ‘leader’, the times are relative to the leader and if interval, the time difference from the driver ahead.
As per the official Formula 1 website, “the time interval to the car ahead or the one behind, plus the number of laps of the race remaining.” The major overhaul in interval happens, when racers pit to change tyres or a piece of equipment. Also when, a driver retires during the race.
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Example of an Interval
