{"id":10855,"date":"2022-08-09T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=10855"},"modified":"2022-11-27T09:28:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T14:28:23","slug":"f1-what-is-drs-drag-reduction-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2022\/08\/09\/f1-what-is-drs-drag-reduction-system\/","title":{"rendered":"F1: What is DRS (Drag Reduction System)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are new to Formula 1, you have probably heard the term “DRS” while watching races and wondered what it meant. Don’t worry, we all have been there. Let’s run through a quick overview of what DRS is and answer some basic questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is DRS?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a device used by drivers to partially open up the car’s rear wing to reduce drag and gain speed, allowing them to close the gap between themselves and the cars in front.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the rear wing?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The rear wing is one of several components on F1 cars. It is created to generate downforce to provide grip, allowing cars to accelerate and take corners at very high speed. Consequently, the grip causes turbulence (or drag) that reduces the car’s top speed<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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