Overtake Mode (OT Button)
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From 2026, an overtaking assistance feature will replace DRS. If a car is within one second of the car ahead at a designated detection point, it can utilize additional electrical energy and power profiles on the following lap, allowing it to maintain higher speeds for longer durations while attempting to overtake.
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General ScenarioWhen does 2026 Overtake Mode become powerful?
The 2026 Overtake Mode is not simply an unrestricted boost button. A driver must be within one second of the car ahead at a designated detection point to gain access to the mode on the following lap. When available, it allows additional electrical energy recovery and a more powerful deployment profile so the car can sustain a higher speed for longer. Drivers therefore have to manage pace and battery state before the actual overtaking opportunity.
The key to Overtake Mode is meeting the one-second condition and then using the additional electrical performance on the following lap.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the 2026 Overtake Mode different from the old DRS?
Can Overtake Mode be used at any time?
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