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Albert Park reduced to three DRS zones due to safety concerns

Formula 1 has reverted to using three DRS zones for the rest of the Australian Grand Prix weekend, with the one on the flat-out run to Turn 9 dropped for what are described as 'safety reasons'. Following changes to the Albert Park circuit ahead of this year’s race that included removing the old Turn 9/10 right/left, the DRS zone on the run to Turn 9 was added as part of a push to improve the quality of racing at the Australian GP venue. Having trialled this fourth DRS zone during practice on Friday, and following discussion in the Friday evening drivers’ briefing, the decision has been made to drop it. “For safety reasons, DRS zones will be reduced to three for the remainder of the...
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