overrunden

Overrunden is a term used in motorsports to describe the act of a faster car, or cars, completing a full lap more than a slower car, or cars. When a driver is lapped, they are considered to be "overtaken by a lap" or "one lap down." This typically occurs in races where there is a significant difference in performance between competitors or when a faster car is making up time after an incident or pit stop. Race officials often use flags to indicate when a driver is being over-raced, with the blue flag being the most common signal to allow faster cars to pass. Drivers being over-raced are expected to move aside promptly and safely to allow the faster cars to continue their race without undue obstruction. Failing to do so can result in penalties. The concept of being over-raced is a fundamental aspect of many forms of circuit racing, including Formula 1, IndyCar, and endurance racing. It highlights the strategic and navigational challenges faced by drivers, especially in longer races where traffic management is crucial for success.