What is DRS in Formula 1 Racing? | DRO4CARS

 All You Need To Know About The DRS In Formula 1 Racings

What Does DRS mean?

 

Maybe you’re wondering what DRS in Formula 1 Races means. The DRS is shortened form of the Drag Reduction System which is also known as adjustable rear wings.

 

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance | Image: © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. 

How DRS is Enabled?

 

The Driver of a Formula One car can adjust the wing between two pre-determined settings from the cockpit. The DRS is electronically operated as it can be used at any time during the practices and qualifications but not with wet-weather tyres.

How To Use DRS During the Formula 1 Racing?

 

During the races of Formula One World Championship, the driver can use the DRS when he is less than one second behind another car. There are special DRS zones of each racetrack where the Drag Reduction System can be used.

How The DRS is Deactivated?

 

The DRS is deactivated once the driver brakes.

Why DRS Is Important?

The DRS is created to boost overtaking.