So, I finally got my hands on F1 2023 for the PS5, been waiting for this game to be released for a long time! I spent a whole weekend just playing this game. And let me tell you, mastering the DRS is a total game-changer. I mean, we all know what DRS is, right? It’s that cool feature where the rear wing opens up on those long straights, giving you a nice little speed boost.
First off, I had to figure out when I could even use DRS. It’s not like you can just spam the button whenever you feel like it. Turns out, you gotta wait until after the first lap of the race. Plus, you need to be within one second of the car in front of you. And even then, it only works in certain areas of the track, these DRS zones. I spent my first few races just figuring out the timing. I kept getting the message on the screen telling me when DRS is enabled, but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. It was really annoying.
- Finding the Zones: I had to really pay attention to the track to spot those DRS zones. They’re usually on the straight parts of the track, but it took me a while to recognize them without checking the map all the time. I felt like a newbie, but I guess it’s all part of the learning.
- Getting Close Enough: This was a real pain. I mean, you gotta be right up close to the car in front, within that one-second window. I was either too far back, or I’d get too excited and overtake before I could even hit the DRS button.
- Hitting the Button: Okay, so this sounds simple, but when you’re in the heat of the race, it’s easy to mess up. The DRS button on the PS5 controller is a little tricky at first. I accidentally hit the wrong button a couple of times, which totally messed up my race.
After a few hours of practice, I started getting better. I could feel the difference when I activated DRS at just the right time. That extra speed really helps you close in on other cars or pull away from the pack. I noticed that the speed increased a bit, maybe around 6-7 mph, just like I had read online. When I turned off the DRS, I could feel the car getting more grip on the road, which was pretty cool when entering corners. I used the wrong button several times, so annoying!
But let me tell you, when you nail it, it’s awesome. I was playing in career mode and was trying to activate DRS during qualifying sessions. I could get the car going really fast, but in the actual races, it was a different story. I struggled to activate it in the heat of the race. I remember one race where I was right behind another car, coming up to a DRS zone. I timed it perfectly, hit the button, and boom! I flew past them like they were standing still. It felt amazing!
My Tips for You:
- Practice, Practice, Practice: I can’t stress this enough. Just keep racing and focus on getting that DRS timing down.
- Learn the Tracks: Really get to know where those DRS zones are. It makes a huge difference.
- Stay Calm: It’s easy to get excited when you’re close to another car, but try to stay focused and hit that button at just the right moment.
So, that’s my experience with DRS in F1 2023 on the PS5. It’s a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a real game-changer. I’m still practicing and getting better, but I’m already seeing the results on the track. Keep at it, and you’ll be mastering those overtakes in no time!
