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The FIA has decided to extend a DRS zone for the second Formula 1 Grand Prix on the bounce, with the start-finish straight at the Baku City Circuit extended by 100 meters. After the sport’s governing body chose to lengthen the DRS zone at the corresponding straight at the Monza circuit for the Italian Grand […]
The governing body extended the DRS zone at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, and now a similar action has been taken for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to increase overtaking opportunities. Previously, the DRS activation point was 447m after the final right-hand curve, but now it is 347m after, allowing drivers a better chance to overtake before the first corner. Extending DRS zones is likely to please the drivers who complained about limited overtaking chances at certain circuits last year. Apart from the DRS changes, there have been other track alterations including repositioning barriers and laying new tarmac in specific areas of the track. The changes aim to improve racing excitement and encourage more overtaking maneuvers during the race weekend.
