What replaced DRS in Formula 1?
I · Intermediate · Racing · 5 of 6From 2026 DRS is gone. Drivers can switch the front wing and rear flap from corner mode to straight mode in marked zones when the system allows. A driver within a set gap of the car ahead at the detection line gets Overtake, an extra burst of electrical power. Overtake is off behind the safety car and in low grip.
How it works
- DRS: gone.
- Straight mode: in marked zones.
- Wings: front and rear.
- Low grip: partial only.
- Overtake: extra electric power.
- Trigger: within gap at detection line.
- Off: behind safety car.
- Race Director: may disable it.
The glossary has the driver adjustable bodywork, the Overtake, the energy recovery, the low grip conditions, the overtaking and the power unit.
Tricky cases
Can all drivers use straight mode?
Yes, in the zones, when enabled.
Does Overtake work behind the safety car?
No.
Is there still DRS?
No.
Who can switch off Overtake?
The Race Director.
Why the rule exists
A power boost for the following car makes passing possible on modern tracks.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wings | Straight mode | L B7.1 |
| Boost | Overtake | L B7.2 |
| Low grip | Limited | L B1.5.12 |
From the rule book
FIA, 2026 Formula 1 Regulations, Section B: Sporting (issue 7, 25 June 2026), articles B1.5.12, B7.1 and B7.2. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: FIA 2026 F1 Regulations, Sections A and B.