FIA adds third DRS zone for Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix will have a third DRS zone available this year with a new zone added between turns 7 and 8. The aims of course are to boost overtaking and aid drivers in on-track battles between one another.

The sport has been criticised for its lack of on-track action, the Monaco Grand Prix a catalyst for widespread outcries that overtaking needs to be made easier with the newer, wider cars.

FIA race director Charlie Whiting said back in Australia that the addition of a DRS zone could occur again later in the season if the FIA deemed it a viable option to aid overtaking.

The pre-existing DRS zones will remain untouched, with the back straight and start/finish straight both still DRS zones.

Canada is the second venue to receive an extra DRS zone after Australia had one added a day before the season opener got underway.