Formula one: Free use of DRS device banned

Due to safety concerns, Formula One is subjected to ban the free use of Drag Reduction System (DRS) overtaking aid in practise and qualifying from next season, according to the BBC. Race director Charlie Whiting has said that that the grounds for safety could not be ignored any further. “We believe there have been a number of incidents and drivers have told me it is becoming increasingly prevalent,” said Whiting. “We didn’t want to have it in practice and qualifying before but we were worried we would not have effective DRS systems. Now all the information we have is that we will not see any reduction in the power of the DRS.”


Published in The Express Tribune, November 17^th, 2012.