Formula 1 technical review in the wake of the Singapore Grand Prix, Round 14 of the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship, at Marina Bay Circuit. Mercedes In the warm, dry conditions of Singapore on Friday and Saturday, Mercedes struggled to match Ferrari and Red Bull, as was expected by the team due to previous problems at both Monaco and the Hungaroring. There appear to be mixed messages coming from the team about the reason for the deficit, with some suggesting a lack of slow-speed downforce, while others point to a mechanical grip weakness, which would make itself more pronounced in low speed corners, where aerodynamic performance is less critical. In reality, there is probably a...
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