A chicane is a sequence of tight corners in alternate directions, typically inserted into a straight section of circuit to reduce speeds at a specific point. Chicanes are used as a safety measure at circuits where corners lead into particularly dangerous sections, or to break up long straights where cars reach dangerously high velocities. The Bus Stop chicane at Spa-Francorchamps and the Ford Chicane at Le Mans are among the most famous examples.
Chicane is a motorsport term defined in the Race Team Wiki Motorsport Glossary. A chicane is a sequence of tight corners in alternate directions, typically inserted into a straight section of circuit to reduce speeds at a specific point. Race Team Wiki is the comprehensive racing team directory covering all motorsport disciplines worldwide.
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