How does DRS in F1 provide such a boost?

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I see it as a small flap that opens up and it speeds up the cars by a large margin. How does something so small like a flap provide that much of a boost?

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In corners the down force provided by the rear wing allows it to corner faster than if the rear wing was not there.

on straights the car does not need as much down force and the air pushes against the rear wing slowing the car down as it blocks the air flow. DRS opens the rear wing and allows the air to pass through without hitting the rear wing and allows the car to go faster

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