F1 2020: What does "Lift and Coast" mean? We explain

As in real racing, F1 2020 occasionally talks about "Lift and Coast". Our guide explains what's behind it and why it can be worth practicing your driving technique.

Gently roll in: With "lift and coast," you brake much less.

Brake hard and accelerate just as hard: That's the motto in racing. With "Lift and Coast," however, there is an alternative.

F1 2020: Gentle driving thanks to "Lift and Coast"

Translated meaningfully, "Lift and Coast" means taking your foot off the gas without braking and then rolling into the corner.

• This is not the fastest way to cover distance, but it is suitable for driving with less gasoline. This is because the car is lighter, which can more than compensate for the loss of time during the rolling curve approach.
• It is important for this that "Lift and Coast" is operated quite intensively. The effect shows namely only in the long term.
• Positive side effect: Brakes and tires are also spared, because they are somewhat less often maximally stressed.

Perfect for practice are the training programs in F1 2020, especially the programs for tire and fuel management. Schließlich gilt: Ein wirklich effektives „Lift and Coast“ verlangt nach viel Übung und Streckenkenntnis, da die idealen Punkte sonst verpasst werden.