Sector Time

Sector Time is the duration it takes a driver to complete a specific section of a race track, with most circuits divided into three or more sectors for timing purposes.

During races and qualifying sessions, sector times are displayed with color-coding: purple indicates the fastest time by any driver in that sector, green shows a personal best, and yellow means slower than the driver's previous best. These measurements help teams analyze where they're gaining or losing time on track.

By comparing sector times, drivers and engineers can identify areas for improvement, whether through adjusting driving technique, car setup, or race strategy. For example, consistently strong sector one times but poor sector three times might indicate issues with tire degradation or specific corner types.