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Leclerc says new F1 cars still 'better off' with DRS

Charles Leclerc reckons Formula 1 could perhaps tweak its Drag Reduction System to make it less powerful, but the Ferrari driver says the device remains indispensable for drivers. After the first two races of the 2022 season, most drivers agree that Formula 1's new regulations have achieved their main mandate, which is to allow cars to follow each other more closely to facilitate overtaking. But DRS was a prominent feature in Bahrain and in Jeddah, and a handy strategic tool opportunistically relied upon by both Leclerc and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen. "I think without DRS passing would be reduced significantly," Leclerc said after last Sunday's race. "So...
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