At last weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from Friday's qualifying session after the stewards found a technical infringement with the Drag Reduction System on his Mercedes.
The penalty dropped Hamilton from P1 for the Sprint in Brazil, right back to the very back of the field – though he then fought his way back up the order to fifth, before going on to seal victory in the Grand Prix itself.
In this week's Tech Talk show, Sam Collins and Craig Scarborough take a deep dive into the DRS – looking at when and why it was brought into F1, how it works, and the different solutions the teams have come up with for it.
Hit play on the video above. The full Tech Talk show - and more great content - can be found on F1 TV.
Next Up
Related Articles
Leclerc hoping Ferrari will ‘get back on top’ in 2026
PalmerThe 6 defining moments of Norris’ title-winning season
Hulkenberg pleased to score points in Sauber’s final race
Bottas embarks on first day as a Cadillac driver
Beyond The GridToto Wolff and Hywel Thomas on Mercedes’ 2026 prospects
F1 ACADEMY unveils calendar for 2026 season