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  2. Drag reduction system - Wikipedia

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    DRS zones on the Sepang International Circuit in 2011. 1: DRS detection point. 2: DRS activation point. 3: approximate DRS deactivation point (braking zone before Turn 1) Use of DRS is restricted by the F1 rules; it is permitted only when both: The following car is within one second of the car to be overtaken, which may be a car being lapped.

  3. What is DRS in F1, what does it stand for and how does ... - AOL

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    Following its introduction in 2011, DRS has become a vital part of the sport. It stands for Drag Reduction System and is an adjustable part of the rear wing which, when opened, improves speed by ...

  4. List of Formula One circuits - Wikipedia

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    The first World Championship Grand Prix was held in 1950 at Silverstone; since then 77 circuits in total have hosted a Grand Prix.A lot of classic (older) circuits have hosted Grands Prix using different configurations throughout their history: Nürburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, etc. Taking Nürburgring as an example, the first World Championship race there used the 22.835 km (14.189 mi ...

  5. List of motor racing circuits by FIA grade - Wikipedia

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    There are 38 Grade One circuits with 45 layouts. Circuits holding Grade One certification may host events involving "Automobiles of Groups D (FIA International Formula) and E (Free Formula) with a weight/power ratio of less than 1 kg/hp." [1] As such, a Grade One certification is required to host events involving Formula One cars.

  6. List of Formula One Grands Prix - Wikipedia

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    Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing series managed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name alludes to a series of FIA rules to which all participants and vehicles are required to conform.

  7. Jeddah Corniche Circuit - Wikipedia

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    Identified as the fastest street circuit in Formula One, [6] the track is the third-longest track on the Formula One calendar, with Spa-Francorchamps and Las Vegas Strip Circuit being longer. [7] The track has three consecutive DRS zones. [8] The circuit is located on the Jeddah Corniche adjoining the Red Sea. [9]

  8. 2012 German Grand Prix - Wikipedia

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    As there was no race at Hockenheim in 2011, 2012 was the first year that the drag reduction system (DRS) and Pirelli tyres featured at the circuit. The DRS detection zone for the race was located at turn four, with the activation zone located 260 metres (850 ft) further down the road, so that it could be used on the approach to the hairpin.

  9. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Wikipedia

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    This factor was a commonality on long circuits, but the unpredictable weather at Spa, combined with the fact that it was a track with all but one corner being high-speed, made it one of the most dangerous race tracks in the world (if not the most). As a result, the Formula 1 and motorcycle Grands Prix and 1000 km sportscar races saw smaller ...