The presence of DRS has also been a thorn in the side of F1 fans. People claim that the technology makes the race too synthetic, and they contend that the underlying problem of overtaking remains in F1. The fact is that F1 vehicles manage and energise air in such a manner that it is almost impossible to escape the influence of unclean air, which is why overtaking is rare. Cars produce a wake that may last seconds and can lower the downforce of the following vehicle by 50% at its peak.
