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F1 Explained · Thursday · 6 min

MOM: The System That Replaced DRS

DRS is gone. After twelve years, the flap that decided most F1 overtakes has been replaced by something built entirely around the battery. In this episode, I break down Manual Override Mode how it actually works, why the lead car can now genuinely defend against it, and what "derating" is when you see a car mysteriously lose speed mid-straight. A follow-up to my most-listened episode ever, DRS, and the perfect explainer if the new overtaking rules have you confused.

0:00-6:27

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DRS is gone. After twelve years, the flap that decided most F1 overtakes has been replaced by something built entirely around the battery. In this episode, I break down Manual Override Mode how it actually works, why the lead car can now genuinely defend against it, and what "derating" is when you see a car mysteriously lose speed mid-straight.

A follow-up to my most-listened episode ever, DRS, and the perfect explainer if the new overtaking rules have you confused.