Formula 1@lemmy.worldbyMicrow@piefed.zip3 monthsThe 2026 active aero replica in action, as used in the post-season testpiefedimages.s3.eu-central-003.backblazeb2.com English 65051
wes@lemmy.world3 monthsIs this flex or a button? The name active makes it sound like a button the drivers can press? 5
ohulancutash@feddit.ukEnglish3 monthsDRS is being replaced by two systems: Push-to-pass hybrid boost X-Mode, where drivers can open front and rear flaps to boost straight line speed. 6
wes@lemmy.world3 monthsX-Mode, where drivers can open front and rear flaps to boost straight line speed. Isn’t this just a double DRS then? 7
Jacob93@sh.itjust.works3 monthsMostly, but everyone will be able to use it so the car being chased will also have the new DRS. I don’t think they’ve announced if there will be track sections where it’s allowed / not allowed. 3
Jacob93@sh.itjust.works3 monthsYeah I think so. The push to pass system is the DRS replacement whereas the active aero is now just a part of the cars. 5
Is this flex or a button? The name active makes it sound like a button the drivers can press?
DRS is being replaced by two systems:
X-Mode, where drivers can open front and rear flaps to boost straight line speed.
Isn’t this just a double DRS then?
Mostly, but everyone will be able to use it so the car being chased will also have the new DRS. I don’t think they’ve announced if there will be track sections where it’s allowed / not allowed.
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Yeah I think so. The push to pass system is the DRS replacement whereas the active aero is now just a part of the cars.
User selectable from what I have read.