straight line
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Ferrari were using the innovative rear wing with a flap that opens for the straight-line mode by revolving on its axis by more than 180 degrees, rather than a gap opening by the front of the flat being lifted.
From BBC
But the question of how we get there means everything, and all this straight-line script can devise in terms of motivation is to have characters give up creating fake drama.
The rules give the FIA discretion to disable the 'straight-line mode', where the front and rear wings open to reduce drag and boost speed.
From BBC
During the second week of pre-season testing, Ferrari turned heads with their rotating 'upside down' rear wing when the car's straight-line mode was activated.
From BBC
Straight-line movement doesn’t stress the major knee ligament and some day-to-day tasks such as walking are easily accomplished without an ACL.
From Los Angeles Times
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