Closing the gap is not the same as passing.
Reviewed 18 October 2026 · 2026 technical framework
Following another car changes the air reaching the wings and floor. A speed advantage on a straight and enough grip at the braking zone are different ingredients of a pass.
The 2026 technical framework differs from the earlier DRS era. Use the rules for that season when interpreting overtaking aids.
A sampled speed trace can describe what was measured at particular times. It cannot establish the driver’s intentions, remaining electrical energy or every control input.