The Formula 1 community is stirring by the unexpected decision of the International Automobile Federation when they officially banned the use of the so-called ‘Mini-Drs’ right before the Chinese Grand Prix race. This move was released after a series of evidence leaked, clarifying the fact that some racing teams have silently applied this controversial technical design, violating current regulations. ‘Mini-Drs’, although not an official system like the standard DRS, brings significant aerodynamic advantages, helping the car accelerate in straight lines without the valid activation area. It was its sophistication and difficulty to detect that made FIA ​​engineers in a strict investigation.

The leaked information, believed to come from an unnamed race team, including images and technical data showing how ‘Mini-Drs’ is cleverly integrated into the back wing of the car. This immediately raises the question of the fairness in the season, when the suspected teams have used this technology from the beginning of the year without being detected. A source close to FIA revealed that the ban decision was made just hours after the evidence was published, to ensure the race in Shanghai took place in the most fair conditions possible.

The reaction from the racing teams is very diverse. Some large teams remain silent, while smaller teams criticized, saying that the delay in the discovery of the problem has affected the results of the previous stages. The riders, which are always sensitive to all technical changes, do not hide the surprise. An unnamed racer shared that he doubted the abnormal speed of some rivals in the straight line, and now everything seems to be clear.

With the approaching Chinese GP, the racing teams are forced to adjust their cars to comply with the new ban. Technical tests will be tighter than ever, and FIA is committed to uncompromising with any fraud. Meanwhile, fans around the world are anxious to wait to see if this decision changes the situation of the race, or just a small wave in this dramatic season. The story surrounding the ‘Mini-Drs’ certainly has not stopped, when the investigations were still going on to find the culprit behind this shocking incident.