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Drivers missed fourth DRS zone at Australian GP

With the benefit of hindsight, multiple drivers felt that the fourth DRS zone would have made for a better Australian GP. Formula 1 made its return to Albert Park for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, the first visit since 2020, in which time the track was reprofiled with several corners changed or widened. This was done to improve the racing action and the changes did lead to more overtaking, while a record four DRS zones were initially active in a bid to provide a further boost. Prior to FP3 though, the decision was made to remove the one between Turn 8 and Turn 9 due to safety concerns. Max Verstappen was quick to express his disappointment regarding the decision, and looking back at the...
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