Glossary / General

DRS

43 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

DRS is a special system in racing cars that lets them go faster on straight parts of the track by making their wings less sticky, so they can overtake other cars more easily.

Technical Definition

DRS stands for Drag Reduction System, a feature in Formula 1 cars that temporarily reduces aerodynamic drag by opening a flap on the rear wing, allowing higher straight-line speed during overtaking.

Hear It Discussed

"And if he hadn't done that, he would have been within DRS range easily before the end of the race. And if you're in DRS range on the Camel, you're probably going past."
The truth about today's Porsche 911 and Festival of the Unexceptional #273 The Intercooler 33:56

"...we felt we needed to have DRS. In other words, we made the racing, if you like, impure. We added something..."
Is Tesla Finished? | The Car Podcast #73 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 21:54

"It's a car with DRS. How in Heavis [904.5s] Dim can you imagine a street car with DRS?"
The Man Who Owns Every Porsche Legend: Johan Dirickx on 911R & RS History 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 14:58