Drag Reduction System to play important role for 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix – Formula 1 news
Formula 1’s adjustable rear wing will become a more effective tool at the Sepang circuit than it proved to be in the last weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has confirmed on April 7, 2011 that the Drag Reduction System will be used in Malaysia when the drivers are found within one second of their rivals ahead of them, they can get the wing activated at that
spot. However, that must be positioned at a distance of 207 metres before the ending corner of the Sepang circuit.
Recently, Ferrari’s driver Felipe Massa gave his views about the use of movable rear wings, in the upcoming race. He said that if the FIA allows these wings on both main and back straights, it can be detrimental to the Sepang race.
He went on to say, “With the moveable rear wing, the situation will be interesting here, because for the moment, the plan is to be allowed to use DRS during the race on the straight in front of the pits, but at Sepang, the straight that runs back the other
way is actually longer.”
He admitted that the final decision by the FIA will make the Malaysian event more interesting for the F1 drivers and viewers. Personally, Massa wants to use the DRS on only one main or back straight, as he wants some tough competition among the strong rivals
at the Malaysia circuit.
He added, “Fernando Alonso was someone I expected to put more pressure on. But it was a characteristic of the corner onto the start-finish - it was too quick. And the entry to Turn 1, even if you got close, it was easy for the guy to manipulate the line
for you, and give you a different trajectory into the corner.”
Massa also appreciated Ferrari’s hard work but he admitted that no one at his team was satisfied with their overall performance, as they ended their disappointing race. He further added after the Australia Grand Prix that the team is still busy focusing
on identifying their worst performance and set a better plan to move forward successfully in Malaysia.
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