2023-09-16 10:09:43
That was the big question at the start of the weekend. Why has a fourth DRS zone not been introduced in Singapore? Due to work carried out on the bank, the turns at the grand stand have been removed. Thus, the old turns 16, 17, 18 and 19 have been replaced by a long straight.
Having been aware of this work for several months, the FIA asked the ten teams to test the new track on a simulator. He was asked to try this version of the Singapore circuit with a DRS, and to assess the risks of the presence of a small break in the middle of the straight line.
But the teams focused more on testing for the summer Grand Prix rather than that of Singapore. At that time, several teams had refused the addition of a DRS zone here. But, on the eve of the first tests, the subject was put on the table again. The GPDA indicated that the teams finally agreed to introduce this new zone.
A question of security
But when the FIA asked the teams for their final choice, four reportedly withdrew and declined the offer. Knowing that to modify the route, unanimity is required, the circuit has remained as is. A decision that Lewis Hamilton does not understand.
“I think we need DRS in this new final section, which is what all the drivers have asked for from the FIA. And the FIA asked all the teams and some refused.indicates the Mercedes driver. “Teams should be for it and not against it. And it’s interesting to have few teams that are against it. »
Some drivers justified this choice because of the presence of a break in the middle of the straight line. This small curve would not ensure safety in this area. For example, Valtteri Bottas suggested starting it quite late, to avoid any risk.
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