GRRL! SUMMARY:
- The FIA has extended the DRS (Drag Reduction System) zone at the Baku City Circuit by 100 meters, allowing drivers to activate it 347m after the final corner, underscoring the belief that DRS remains essential for facilitating overtaking in Formula 1 amid ongoing challenges with the current technical regulations.
- This alteration follows a similar adjustment made for the previous race at Monza, reflecting an overarching trend of modifying DRS zones in response to previous complaints from drivers regarding the difficulty of overtaking. Despite attempts to shorten DRS zones in the past, feedback indicates a preference for facilitating passing opportunities on the track.
- While no significant changes to the Baku circuit have been implemented for this year, minor updates have been made, including the repositioning of barriers and the addition of extra asphalt in critical areas of the track, aimed at improving driver safety and performance in one of the most challenging racing environments on the F1 calendar.
UPCOMING:
- 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: September 13-15
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