DRS may open earlier and new Sprint format

bGood news for Formula 1 fans who In the new Formula 1 season you will be able to see more overtaking in the races.. The FIA ​​has made changes to the regulations and the well-known During a race, DRS can be opened one lap earlier.. Pilots will be able to activate it in circle number two

after the start of the race and when they have passed two laps after the safety car.

The changes are very positive for encourage overtakingbecause in the first laps of the race he moves forward the most because the tires are cold and not worn, and pilots may be more aggressive. Moreover, in the first rounds the distance between cars is shorter and DRS will play a key role.

Sprint Format Changes

What was an open secret is confirmed by the FIA will change the order of sessions on the so-called sprint weekend

. These changes are aimed at improving this format, which has not yet convinced many riders and fans.

According to the changes, Free Practice 1 (FP1) and sprint qualifying will take place on Friday. And qualifying for Sunday’s race will take place on Saturday. On Sunday there will be only one session – the race.

More powertrains

Moreover, after complaints from several teams such as Ferrarifor which they had to be punished, since they used more power units than allowed, and this was 3, FIA will allow the use of another power unit (4)

so that teams can wear out the engine more and therefore favor overtaking.