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FIA take action over DRS at Albert Park amid safety concerns

Article To news overview One of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones at the Albert Park Circuit has been removed, after the drivers took part in Friday practice with four in place. With the Melbourne street track going through various changes to make it much faster and more flowing, four DRS zones were outlined that, essentially, turned every high-speed section into a zone where the drivers could open up their rear wings and enjoy some extra top speed. However, the decision has been taken to remove one of these zones, with the Race Director citing safety concerns. What zone has been removed? Practice resulted in quite a few stewards' investigations for blocking and impeding, with drivers...
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