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  1. Johngo

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    #8 Johngo, Feb 21, 2012
    I am thinking F1 needs to take a step back and get back to basics on things like aero. Those things are butt ugly.
     
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    #2 Sideways, Feb 21, 2012
    Well its not the most attractive F1 car in the lot...BUT, did anyone else notice the dynamic rear spoiler??? Any further info on this little piece of tech?
     
  3. Steve

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    #3 Steve, Feb 21, 2012
    Yep, but it's no worse than most of the others this year:

    Ferrari:
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    Mercedes:
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    Force India:
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    Sauber:
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    Lotus:
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    Williams:
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    Red Bull:
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    #4 ScottinBend, Feb 21, 2012
    The rear spoiler is part of the [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_reduction_system"]DRS[/ame] system. This was introduced last year as a way to improve passing.
     
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    #5 Steve, Feb 21, 2012
    That's the DRS element (Drag Reduction System). It's meant to aid passing. Each circuit has one or two assigned DRS zones, they're always on straights. There's a detection line with a timing loop ahead of the zone. A driver following another is allowed to activate his DRS when he crosses into the DRS zone if and only if he crossed the detection line within a second of the car ahead. Push the button and you lose a bunch of drag and get an increase in speed.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Feb 21, 2012
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    #7 Jason Montague, Feb 21, 2012
    :cornut: Thanks MM. Otherwise:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

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    #9 Zapski, Feb 22, 2012
    I like the unpainted nose, but if there's paint on it, it looks weird.