Australian GP: Albert Park to have four three DRS zones: The Albert Park is all set to host a race after two years. In 2020 and 2021 the Australian Grand Prix was canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions and logistical issues. But, this year the Australian Grand Prix makes a comeback with a record three DRS zones. It is the highest number of DRS zones ever in Formula 1. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott said, “Five seconds a lap quicker, but with the new-spec cars, closer racing. You can actually tail the car in front and expect to be able to overtake and be in a competitive position.”
Australian GP: Big UPDATE, FIA have reduced the number of DRS Zones from four to three regarding safety reasons – Check Out
“The main location is Turn 11 at the south end of the lake near Ross Gregory Drive and Ross Gregory Oval. We expect that to be a major overtaking opportunity. The widening of five other turns, particularly the increase of speed at Turn 6 where they’re going to go from about 90 km/h to 150 km/h. That really does set it up for speeds in excess of 330 k /h around Lakeside drive, pulling four and a half Gs.”
The Australian Grand Prix is making a comeback after two years. In 2020, the FP1 session was about to start but a McLaren team member tested Covid positive. McLaren had to withdraw from the race meaning that the race was canceled.
In 2021, the race was again not held because of the Covid-19 restrictions and logistical issues. However, there has been plenty of work going on the track in the absence of Formula 1. The track has gone under a redesigning phase. It is done keeping in mind the quality of racing and also the overtaking opportunities.
The track has been reduced to 14 Turns whereas previously it had 16 Turns. Meanwhile, we will see more DRS zones than before. The first zone will be active down the main straight. Its detection line is positioned as the drivers approach Turn 13.
The @F1 website has just updated the #AusGP page, confirming that we’ll now have FOUR DRS zones.
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Australian GP: Big UPDATE, FIA have reduced the number of DRS Zones from four to three regarding safety reasons – Check Out
Another DRS zone will be from Turn 2 to Turn 3. The first DRS detection point of the lap will be moved before Turn 9. DRS detection 2 will remain unchanged. The following activation zones will be renumbered accordingly.
The last DRS zone of the lap will start after Turn 10 and finish at Turn 11. The Turn 11, drivers need to brake heavily as there is a 90-degrees right-handed Turn. Turn 11 has now been widened so that the drivers could make an overtake.
Round 3 of the 2022 Formula 1 season takes place in Australia. The Australian Grand Prix will start on 8th April and the race is scheduled for 10th April.
Australian GP: Big UPDATE, FIA have reduced the number of DRS Zones from four to three regarding safety reasons – Check Out
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