The out lap is the first lap after the driver leaves the pit stop. This lap is usually a slow lap and is used to get the tires and brakes up to the right temperature before the driver performs his hot lap. This is really only restricted to qualifying, as you never want to go slow in a race.

What is in lap and out lap in F1?

Generally, a driver will leave the pits and drive around the track in order to get to the start/finish line (the out-lap). Having crossed the line, they will attempt to achieve the quickest time around the circuit that they can in one or more laps (the flying lap or hot lap).

What are out laps?

Filters. In qualifying , the (non-competitive) lap on which one exits the pit lane and prepares for a flying lap . noun.