Exciting news for F1 fans! The FIA has decided to add a fourth DRS (Drag Reduction System) zone for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, aimed at boosting overtaking chances on the tight and challenging Marina Bay street circuit.
This addition comes after ongoing discussions among FIA officials and teams over the past year, particularly concerning last year’s overtaking difficulties. Although there were initial hesitations due to potential track configuration changes, the FIA has now confirmed the fourth DRS zone will be implemented.
Set to activate between Turns 14 and 16, this new zone will complement the existing third DRS zone located between Turns 13 and 14, creating more opportunities for drivers to overtake.
According to a statement from the FIA, as shared by Autosport, they reached out to teams for feedback but didn’t find a clear agreement. After conducting safety simulations, they moved forward with this decision to enhance overtaking potential in a race where it’s been a recurring challenge.
In the lead-up to the race weekend, McLaren holds a notable position, leading the Constructors’ Championship for the first time since 2014. With the added DRS zone, they’re optimistic about securing another victory in Singapore.
2024 Singapore Grand Prix Schedule
Friday, September 20
Practice 1: 17:30 – 18:30
Practice 2: 21:00 – 22:00
Saturday, September 21
Practice 3: 17:30 – 18:30
Qualifying: 21:00 – 22:00
Sunday, September 22
Race: 20:00
2024 Drivers’ Championship: Current Standings
1. Max Verstappen – 313 points
2. Lando Norris – 254 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 235 points
4. Oscar Piastri – 222 points
5. Carlos Sainz – 184 points
6. Lewis Hamilton – 166 points
7. George Russell – 143 points
8. Sergio Perez – 143 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 58 points
10. Lance Stroll – 24 points
11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points
12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points
13. Alex Albon – 12 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points
15. Pierre Gasly – 8 points
16. Oliver Bearman – 7 points
17. Kevin Magnussen – 6 points
18. Esteban Ocon – 5 points
19. Franco Colapinto – 4 points
20. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
22. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
2024 Constructors’ Championship: Current Standings
1. McLaren – 476 points
2. Red Bull – 456 points
3. Ferrari – 425 points
4. Mercedes – 309 points
5. Aston Martin – 82 points
6. VCARB – 34 points
7. Haas – 29 points
8. Williams – 16 points
9. Alpine – 13 points
10. Sauber – 0 points