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Identical DRS zone for Hungarian GP

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix will feature an identical drag-reduction zone as at last years event, the FIA has confirmed. The activation zone starts 70 metres after the apex... read more »

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FIA confirms single DRS zone for German GP

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA has confirmed that the German Grand Prix will feature a single drag-reduction zone between turns four and six. It's the first time DRS has been used at the... read more »

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Singapore agrees five-year contract extension

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1584 views )

The Singapore night race looks likely to remain a feature on the calendar until at least 2017, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that new terms have been agreed with the... read more »

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FIA bans DRS under yellow flag conditions

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1677 views )

The FIA has banned the use of the drag-reduction-system under yellow flag conditions, following the confusion over Michael Schumacher's use of the system at the European... read more »

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Silverstone DRS remains unchanged

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1349 views )

The British Grand Prix will have just a single drag-reduction zone, as it did in 2011, located along the Wellington straight. The zone remains unchanged from 2011. The... read more »

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Belgium hoping to retain GP with new deal

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1728 views )

The Belgian Grand Prix at the fan favourite of Spa-Francorchamps could be set to secure an extended contract which would see the event remain on the calendar every year until... read more »

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Schumacher escapes penalty for DRS use

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1493 views )

Michael Schumacher has escaped punishment for using his DRS under yellow flag conditions during the European Grand Prix. The stewards found the seven-time world champion to... read more »

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FIA drops second DRS zone for European GP

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1302 views )

The FIA has opted to drop the second drag-reduction zone for the European Grand Prix after reviewing its effectiveness from last season. Instead the race will feature the one... read more »

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We're stuck with DRS but could it be made fairer?

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2690 views )

The ease in which Lewis Hamilton overtook Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso in the closing stages of the Canadian GP has re-opened the DRS debate. Watching Hamilton battling... read more »

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Ferrari calls for 'drastic' cost reductions

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2546 views )

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has called on Formula 1 bosses to take seriously the cost reduction measures the sport's governing body, the FIA, wants to introduce.... read more »

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FIA opts for single DRS zone in Canada

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1430 views )

The Canadian Grand Prix will feature just one drag reduction zone this weekend, rather than the two zones it had last season. The FIA has opted to drop the start/finish zone... read more »

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750m single DRS-zone for Spanish GP

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1716 views )

The Spanish Grand Prix will feature a single drag reduction zone on the main start/finish straight, similar to that of last season. The detection point will remain between... read more »

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An award for McLaren

over 14 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1552 views )

McLaren's commitment to carbon reduction and environmental efficiency received further validation last week when it took a silver medal at the 2012 Edison Awards in New York. read more »

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FIA opts for single DRS-zone on Bahrain debut

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1174 views )

The FIA has opted for a single drag reduction zone for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will use the system for the first time following read more »

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Lotus F1 Team targets carbon neutrality

over 14 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1568 views )

Lotus F1 Team reiterates its commitment to minimising its environmental impact with measures to reduce and offset its carbon emissions. Through commitment from existing partner... read more »

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FIA opts for shorter DRS zone in China

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 999 views )

The Chinese Grand Prix will feature a single drag reduction zone this weekend in the same position as 2011, though a little shorter following feedback. The read more »

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FIA confirms single DRS zone for Malaysia

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1084 views )

The Malaysian Grand Prix will feature a single drag-reduction-zone, identical to that of last season, down the main start/finish straight. The zone will stretch for over read more »

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Double-DRS for season opening Australian GP

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 872 views )

The season opening Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park will feature two drag-reduction zones, after the single zone last year failed to impact on the read more »

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FIA clarifies rules ahead of opening race

over 14 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1453 views )

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has announced a series of regulation changes ahead of next weekend's season opening Australian Grand Prix, with tyre allocation, the... read more »

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FIA makes some final regulation tweaks

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 927 views )

The FIA has made some minor changes to the regulations ahead of the season opening Australian Grand Prix next weekend. The drag-reduction-system, which can't be... read more »

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Double DRS at Australian Grand Prix

over 14 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 898 views )

There will be two Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones at the opening round of the 2012 season in Australia next weekend read more »

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Kimi unimpressed by DRS

over 14 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1245 views )

Kimi Raikkonen admits he is not a fan of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), describing it as "ridiculous"... read more »

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FIA to tinker with DRS zones for 2012

over 14 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1375 views )

Jan.18 (GMM) F1's controversial "DRS" innovation is staying put for 2012, according to an Italian report. While many hailed the moveable rear wing flaps'... read more »

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Future of Valencia race in doubt

over 14 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 944 views )

The city of Valencia is to ask for a reduction in the fee for its grand prix, raising doubts about the race's future. read more »

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F1 POLL RESULT: Fans unsure of DRS

over 14 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 949 views )

Recently, Crash.net asked you to vote on if you thought the Drag Reduction System (DRS) was a success in F1 2011 and the results make interesting reading... read more »