New ‘mini-DRS’ storm brewing after pre-season testing in Bahrain

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F1 stables could be subject to further in-depth review by the FIA after new charges regarding the operation of a "mini-DRS" were revealed. All F1 stables were present in Bahrain this week to participate in pre-season testing before the new season, which will start in two weeks with Australia's Grand Prix. As is still the case at the beginning of the new F1 season, the cars are being examined by their rivals who are trying to discover their secre…

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Red Bull technical director launches attack on Ferrari and McLaren: "They are using the mini-DRS"

The mini-DRSLast year, the International Federation intervened to ban the mini-DRS used by McLaren, which aimed to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase top speed by exploiting the deformation at the sides of the movable flap at high speeds, thus replicating the DRS effect with obvious gains. The suspicion during testingThe outlet The Race gathered some paddock rumors, which drew attention to certain teams that, according to video footage, displa…

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New ‘mini-DRS’ storm brewing after pre-season testing in Bahrain

After rule changes to wipe out 'mini-DRS' for F1 2025, one team principal said teams are still "keeping a very close eye" on the issue.

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Red Bull accuse F1 rivals of rear wing trick

F1 teams could be subject to fresh scrutiny from the FIA after new accusations over the operation of a “mini-DRS” have come to light. Every F1 squad was present in Bahrain this week to take part in pre-season testing ahead of the new campaign, which kicks off in two weeks’ time with the Australian Grand Prix. As is always the case at the start of the new F1 season, cars are under scrutiny from their rivals as they attempt to uncover secrets. The…

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On the eve of the new season, the Formula 1 paddock is once again bubbling with possible variations of the much-discussed "mini-DRS" used by McLaren last year. During the test days in Bahrain, images appeared on board that raised doubts for Red Bull Racing and other teams about the flexibility of some rear wings.

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Formula 1 may have to deal with a new controversy around the "mini-DRS". Embedded images of the tests in Bahrain that suggest that some teams are playing with this concept again. Some designs push the limits of what is allowed in terms of bending of the (...) Formula 1 / F1 - FOM - Liberty Media