Oversteer occurs when the rear of a Formula 1 car slides outward in a corner, causing the car to rotate more than intended. The driver must react by countersteering — turning the wheel in the direction of the slide — to catch the car before it spins. Oversteer can be dramatic and dangerous if not controlled. Some drivers prefer a slight amount of oversteer because it can help rotate the car through tight corners, but too much becomes unmanageable and costs lap time.
Example: He’s got a big moment of oversteer at the exit — you can see him countersteering to keep it out of the wall.
Oversteer is not the same as a spin — a spin is what happens when oversteer is not caught in time. Oversteer can be controlled; a spin cannot.
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