F1 Miami Grand Prix: Alonso supports shorter DRS zones, Red Bull unveils fan-designed livery, drivers arrive, and Verizon deploys private network.

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F1 Miami Grand Prix: Alonso supports shorter DRS zones, Red Bull unveils fan-designed livery, drivers arrive, and Verizon deploys private network.
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Fernando Alonso has backed the FIA's decision to shorten DRS zones for the upcoming F1 Miami GP, citing data from last year's races that showed both tracks were among the easiest for overtaking under DRS. Alonso also acknowledged that it has become harder to follow cars ahead this year due to the development of cars to the new aero rules. He suggested that behind the two Red Bulls, the field is so tightly-packed that overtaking isn't easy, and the tyres still get overheated quite heavily if you follow cars.

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