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George Russell's Mercedes at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
LATEST GUIDES · 25 Aug

What is Overtake Mode in F1? The system that replaced DRS, explained

How Formula 1's Overtake Mode works: the manual override that replaced DRS in 2026, how much extra energy it gives, when a driver can use it, why defending costs energy, and why drivers say it makes racing feel "unnatural".

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