chicane

Example Sentences

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But that was before the Miami Grand Prix moved in—before the artificial marina, the aqua chicane or the race weekends that packed in 275,000 fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Russell lost that place because he hit the harvest limit early, which meant he was not recharging into the chicane so had less energy for the restart.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Verstappen then braked too late to make the first corner, cutting the chicane.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Russell ended the session parked on the grass beside the track before the Roggia chicane as a result of a power loss, which left him stuck in seventh gear with the rear wheels locked.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

Should both sides revoke, the only score permitted shall be for honors in trumps or chicane.

From Auction of To-day by Work, Milton C.