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For added tractionAt low speeds the tires tend to cool down and lose traction. Swerving serves to increase tire temperature and, hence, traction.

Also, hot tires become quite sticky. rubber scrubbed from tires during a race collects on the track, so when the cars slow down, the pieces of rubber collect on the tires which means they need to be cleaned. The swerving helps remove the excess to improve traction on the restart.

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