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DARK SECRETS: Drs | Vintage Vibes

Question of the week: Is more overtaking in F1 always better?

Formula 1’s 2026 rules have posed a philosophical question about what makes good racing

Motorsport

Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’, claims Circularity Scotland boss

David Harris was speaking at the Court of Session, where Biffa Waste Services is suing the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the scheme.

Evening Standard

Bahrain's 'mini-DRS' suspicions are a storm in a teacup - for now

In the wake of Formula 1's 2025 pre-season testing at Bahrain, suggestions were abound that a handful of teams suspected that their rivals had employed some form of "mini-DRS" on the straights.

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Both the Scottish and UK Governments are wrong on Deposit Return Schemes

The DRS is back in the news now that Keir Starmer — in yet another show of policy innovation — has decided to copy/paste the previous…

The National (Scotland)

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” in F1 Chinese GP sprint race defending

In a DRS train behind Fernando Alonso, the battle erupted when Sainz attacked the Aston Martin driver around the outside of Turn 7 which invited both Serigo Perez and Charles Leclerc into the fight.

Motorsport

Aston Martin: Clawing back Red Bull DRS switch gap is “a challenge”

Since the introduction of the current regulations in 2022 it has been apparent that the Milton Keynes team has gained more straightline speed than others with an open DRS.

Motorsport

No one goes to a sporting contest just to watch the rain

Cricket needs to speed up: time-wasting, quest for perfect conditions, DRS, and excursions from dressing room all slow game. Umpires must use common sense and enforce laws to ensure spectators get full day's play. Technology and stop clock can help, but teams must also take responsibility.

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Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil F1 harder than Imola 2005 win

Aston Martin driver Alonso put on a masterclass in Sao Paulo by fending off Perez's quicker Red Bull, and while the Mexican was able to pass him on the penultimate lap, Alonso struck back on the final tour by setting up an overtake into Turn 4.

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Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil harder than Imola 2005 F1 win

Motorsport

F1 drivers call out “terrible to drive” tyres at Interlagos

While race winner Max Verstappen and polesitter Lando Norris were able to break away at the front, the mid-pack was defined by DRS trains and high levels of lifting and coasting to control tyre wear and temperatures.

Motorsport

F1 drivers call out “terrible to drive” tyres at Brazilian GP

Autosport

Tsunoda locked himself away after Mexico F1 clash with Piastri

After several side-by-side battles, Tsunoda attempted to finally pass the McLaren rookie for seventh place on lap 49 of 71 with the aid of DRS into Turn 1.

Autosport

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland)

Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

THE “onus” is on the UK Government to make a success of the deposit return scheme (DRS) but Scottish ministers are “cynical” that they will…

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McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes made medium switch

Norris had been running third in the lead train of cars during the second stint of the Marina Bay race, as polesitter Carlos Sainz controlled the pace at the front to bunch the field up.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Autosport

Rahal still favours IndyCar push-to-pass over F1 “DRS c***”

Rahal was denied his first race win in the series since 2017 when Dixon, who suffered an opening-lap spin, pulled off a remarkable comeback drive on an alternate strategy.

Motorsport

Rahal still favors IndyCar push-to-pass: “None of this DRS crap”

Rahal was denied his first race win in the series since 2017 when Dixon, who suffered an opening-lap spin, pulled off a remarkable comeback drive on an alternate strategy.

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Why Red Bull’s F1 DRS advantage vanished, but should return for Belgian GP

After grabbing pole position from Max Verstappen by just 0.003 seconds he was eager to point out that the DRS edge that Red Bull had earlier in the campaign was gone.

The Independent UK

UK Government not increasingly overruling Holyrood – Lord Offord

The Scotland Office minister said there is nothing to suggest the UK’s DRS will be delayed.

Autosport

F1 chiefs say 2026 rules fears prompted by old data

Concerns have emerged in recent weeks about the risks of a wrong step with the new cars in 2026 ruining the spectacle.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak admits drinks industry 'raised concerns' over Scotland's DRS

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak admitted that the drinks industry “raised concerns” about the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme (DRS)…

Insider UK

Shopkeeper wins case against Circularity Scotland

Deposit Return Scheme administrator found to have incorrectly applied return handling fees for smaller retailers

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond: DRS court battle shows a 'textbook example of bureaucratic ineptitude'

THE deposit return scheme (DRS) court battle has shown how "unsoundly based and lost in its own ridiculous complexity," Alex Salmond has…

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Michael Gove blames Greens for arguments between UK and Scottish Governments

MICHAEL Gove has blamed recent disagreements between the UK and Scottish Governments on the Scottish

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