The FIA have confirmed there will be two DRS zones during this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, but only one detection point.
FIA confirm two DRS zones but only one detection point
The FIA have confirmed there will be two Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones during this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, but only one detection point.
The DRS system, which was introduced in 2011, is designed to aid overtaking by allowing the drivers to stall their rear-wing, meaning less downforce is generated, allowing the car to reach a higher top speed.
The system was only deployed on the pit straight during last year's race and was responsible for five overtakes.
For 2012, the detection zone will be on the entrance to the turn 14 right hander, with the first activation zone on the pit-straight 795 metres before turn one.
After the chicane of turns one and two, the drivers will again be able to use the system on for 510m on the run to turn three.
McLaren's Jenson Button believes that the second DRS zone will mean the fans get to see more overtaking at this year's race.
"I think the potential of a second DRS zone will be a real benefit - last year, along the start-line wasn't quite enough for overtaking - I think we'll get more benefit from a second zone," the British driver said.
The problem with only one detection zone, however, is that if a driver manages to make a successful overtake during the first zone whilst using DRS, he will be able to use the system again during the second zone to pull away from his competitor, thus limiting the chance to fight back into turn three.
