#F1 2017 WHEEL SETTINGS DRIVER#

If the adjustable bodywork is disabled in this way at the start of any of the three periods of the qualifying practice session (Q1, Q2 or Q3) it will remain disabled for the remainder of the relevant period.ī) For the sole purpose of improving overtaking opportunities during the race the adjustable bodywork may be activated by the driver after he has completed two laps after the race start or following a safety car period. In conditions of poor visibility however the race director may, at his absolute discretion, disable all such systems until conditions improve. This is further clarified by the Sporting Regulations:ĭriver adjustable bodywork permitted by Article 3.18 of the F1 Technical RegulationsĪ) Subject to any special conditions relevant to a specific Event, details of which the FIA will provide to each competitor at least one week before the start of an Event, the adjustable bodywork may be activated by the driver at any time prior to the start of the race. Any alteration of the incidence of the uppermost closed section may only be commanded by direct driver input and controlled using the control electronics specified in Article 8.2.The design is such that failure of the system will result in the uppermost closed section returning to the normal high incidence position.When viewed from the side of the car at any longitudinal vertical cross section, the physical point of rotation of the rearmost and uppermost closed section must be fixed and located no more than20mm below the upper extremity and no more than 20mm forward of the rear extremity of the area described in Article 3.10.2 at all times.

Any such variation of incidence maintains compliance with all of the bodywork regulations.With the exception of any minimal parts solely associated with adjustment of the rearmost and uppermost section, two closed sections are used in the area described in Article 3.10.2.With the exception of minimal parts solely associated with adjustment of the section, no parts of the section in contact with the external airstream may be located any more than 355mm from of the car centre line.It comprises only one component that must be symmetrically arranged about the car centre line with a minimum width of 708mm.The following paragraph states the official regulation on this matter.ģ.18.1 The incidence of the rearmost and uppermost closed section described in :Article 3.10.2 may be varied whilst the car is in motion provided : Formula 1 DRS Official RegulationsįIA regulations state that no item of bodywork may be adjustable by the driver during the race, with the exception of the DRS. The detection of the one-second gap between cars is fully automated via sensors in the cars as they enter the detection zone on the race track, however, the actual deployment of the DRS system is completed manually by the driver pressing a button on the steering wheel. The system is deactivated the moment the driver starts braking. There are two DRS zones at most circuits, however, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Austria, Singapore and Mexico all have three DRS zones.Ī light on the car’s steering wheel lets the driver know when the DRS system is enabled (the driver can also see the rear wing system deploy in his wing mirrors). The effectiveness of DRS varies from track to track, and can be dependent on elements such as the maximum downforce of each circuit, the track surface, the length of each DRS zone, where each detection point is situated, and track characteristics at the end of the DRS zone. When DRS was first implemented it was monitored to ensure overtaking could be made easier, but without reducing the skill level needed from the driver. Less downforce means faster acceleration, and depending on the car and its setup, a higher top speed. When activated, DRS allows the wing flaps to lift a maximum of 50mm to reduce drag, resulting in less downforce. In Formula 1 DRS opens a flap on the cars rear wing to reduce aerodynamic drag, and gives the trailing car in the turbulent air a speed advantage of 10-12km/h to make an overtaking move on the leading car who is in clean air.Ī Formula 1 wing is made up of horizontal elements including the main plane and a flap and is a marvel of motorsport technology.

F1 2017 wheel settings