Juzh wrote:Exactly the opposite. DRS slot has been increased from 50 to 70mm for 2014, which is significant in itself but there's another catch. While pre-2014 cars would just bounce off the limiters in DRS mode, 2014 and beyond cars will keep accelerating hard with that extra gearing headway.
The slot increase is just because of the change in size of the wing, the effect of the gap is designed to remain about the same. I agree with the limiter no longer being an issue, but they will instead be being starved of fuel due to the fuel flow rate limit. With less aerodynamic drag to shed in the first place; the car without DRS constantly accelerating as well due to the flat power delivery and non-compromised gearing; there being less wake from the car in front (skinnier wing, less downforce, but that also means the car behind can follow more closely); I am hopeful that your scenario does not play out. Either way it will definitely have a different relative effect on the chasing car and I'm sure the FIA will adapt their DRS zone strategy.
Another advantage of the fixed gear ratios is that the teams shouldn't have cause for complaint were the FIA to modify the DRS zone mid weekend, e.g. shortening it if it's too effective. It will no longer affect the ratios being nominated.