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Why DRS is a good thing for Formula 1

Column To news overview © Mercedes Formula 1 has become used to the overtaking aid of DRS since it was introduced in 2011. It's a device which splits fan and driver opinion. Formula 2 and Formula 3 have followed in F1's footsteps of having DRS, as has DTM. But no other motor racing series has taken up the idea of DRS, so what are the pros and cons of the system? How does DRS in F1 work? In qualifying, DRS can be used whenever a driver is in a DRS zone. The majority of events on this year’s 23-race calendar have two DRS zones with the occasional appearance of just one or three DRS zones. DRS can be used when a driver is within one second of the car in front at a DRS detection zone. Then,...
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