An out lap is the lap leaving the pits. The driver rejoins the track after a stop. Tires are new and still cold. Grip feels lower at first. Drivers must build temperature quickly. Gentle weaving and braking help. For example after a pit stop a driver pushes carefully. He avoids sliding in early corners. A strong out lap supports strategies like the undercut. Traffic can slow progress during this lap. Engineers often encourage maximum safe pace. Every second counts against rivals. A clean out lap protects gained positions.
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