2026 Technical Guide
Active Aerodynamics
DRS is gone. In 2026, F1 cars have movable wings that automatically switch between X-Mode (low drag on straights) and Z-Mode (high downforce in corners) — making overtaking more natural and the racing more genuine.
DRS Zones
2–3 per track
Abolished
Activation
Driver button
Automatic
Coverage
Straight only
Full circuit
X-Mode (Straights)
...Wings flatten to cut drag, boosting straight-line speed for overtaking.
Z-Mode (Corners)
Wings angle up to generate downforce, giving grip through corners to pull away.