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Drag Reduction System (DRS)
The Drag Reduction System (DRS) gives drivers a brief speed boost when they are close behind another vehicle. The distance between the vehicles is taken into account when crossing the start/finish line or when crossing a check lane. You can configure the settings for the DRS function under Settings > Driving > DRS.
- Enable DRS: Turns the Drag Reduction System on or off for the current event. If disabled, none of the other settings will apply.
- For what types of event do you want to enable DRS? Defines in which event types DRS should be available: Free Practice, Qualifying, or Race. Multiple options can be selected.
- Which check points should activate DRS? Determines at which track sections DRS can be activated. By default, start/finish is used. Additional Carrera Check Lane track pieces are required for other points.
- Delay in laps before DRS becomes available (races only): Sets the number of laps that must be completed before DRS can be used (e.g. 3 laps).
- Gap in seconds to the car in front to activate DRS: If the gap to the car ahead is smaller than or equal to the configured value, DRS will be activated automatically (e.g. 1 second).
- Delay in seconds between receiving DRS and the speed boost being applied: Defines the waiting time before the boost is applied once DRS conditions are met (e.g. 0.5 seconds).
- Time in seconds for which the DRS boost lasts after activation: Duration of the boost once activated (e.g. 2 seconds).
- Speed if DRS is not active: Sets the base speed when DRS is inactive. This must be set below 100 %, otherwise no boost can be applied. The value is relative to each car’s configured speed setting.
- Speed if DRS is active: Defines the increased speed while DRS is active. This must be higher than the base speed for the boost to work correctly. The value is relative to each car’s configured speed setting.
