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Brawn: Abu Dhabi DRS failure proved need for change F1

Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn believes the difficulties drivers faced without DRS during Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix acted as further proof of the need for widespread changes for the sport in 2021. A server failure meant DRS was inactive for the first third of the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, leaving drivers struggling to overtake cars ahead as they lost time in dirty air. The overhaul of the technical regulations for 2021 is intended to make it easier for cars to follow each other, allowing for more overtaking and on-track action. Writing in his final post-race ‘media pass’ newsletter of the season, Brawn said he was “particularly pleased” by the fan reaction to...
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