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FIA to review DRS usage after China

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting has revealed a decision on whether to alter the DRS rules will be made after the Chinese Grand Prix.   There are calls to make the DRS zones longer under the new aerodynamic regulations, with the wider tyres leading to increased drag and increased downforce making overtaking harder.   However, any potential tweaks to the rules will not be implemented until after the second round of the 2017 calendar.   It's a little difficult in testing to fully assess the DRS,' Whiting said. 'We've had some information of course. We don't see any significant difference at the moment. 'That's why we feel we should assess it over the first two races,...
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