[Jody Barton]

Well... that is a pretty big update, and no doubt a few days down the line eagle eyed fans and journalists will spot further minor tweaks. We've also been told to expect just as big an update for Silverstone.

[PapaofGags]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/revea...e/3179714/

Mercedes’ triumph in the Singapore Grand Prix owed a lot to Lewis Hamilton’s ‘stardust’ driving, but one hidden change on his car that we can reveal may have been key to helping him pull off his brilliant weekend.

While rival Ferrari had a quick car at times, it was clear that tyre management - one of Mercedes’ weaknesses in the past - had turned to a strength around the Marina Bay circuit.

Analysis of qualifying laps showed that Mercedes was better able than Ferrari to prevent its tyres overheating in the final sector - so it gained crucial time there.
In the race too, Hamilton was able to keep his tyres alive longer than Sebastian Vettel would have liked in the first stint, and then pulled clear in the second.

The step forward from Mercedes in extracting more from its tyres - especially the rears - was almost certainly helped by a new rear wheel drum design the team used for the first time.

[Jody Barton]

Papa, whatever Mercedes did in Singapore it clearly worked. They seem to finally be on top of these tyres, something they've definitely struggled with this season and last. If they're finally on top of it they could be seriously formidable going forward.

[forzaferrari]

Inside Mercedes' controversial F1 wheel rims...

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/insi...ms/376193/