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F1 drivers unhappy with late activation of DRS at Imola

Race control's decision to delay the activation of DRS in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was criticized by several drivers who believe that lost out because of the late enablement. Last Sunday's race started under damp conditions which prompted the FIA officials to activate DRS at their discretion, as the rules allow them to. There's no doubt that last year's massive crash between George Russell and Valtteri Bottas in similar track conditions weighed on the officials' decision to delay the Drag Reduction System until lap 35 of the 63-lap race, or approximately 15 laps after drivers started changing to slick tyres. But several drivers were unhappy with the tardy call which, they argued,...
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