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What Is Downforce In F1?

Downforce is a vertical aerodynamic force that pushes a Formula 1 car down onto the track, acting like an upside-down aeroplane wing. This force significantly increases the car’s grip, allowing it to ...
The wings will open (reducing drag) on the straights and close (increasing downforce) in the corners, with the cars operating in X (straight) mode or Z (corner) mode respectively. It is hoped this ...
How many times can F1 use DRS? There is no limit to the number of times a driver can use the DRS during a race, as long as they are within the one-second gap to the car ahead of them in a designated ...