P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has pinpointed overheating with the tyres when track temperatures are high as a “problematic” limitation with the team’s F1 car.
Mercedes continued to struggle in Singapore, with George Russell finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton in sixth place. The team had high expectations after making set-up tweaks, but Hamilton’s soft compound start led to difficulties on worn tires. Although Russell had a better strategy on mediums, he couldn’t hold off Oscar Piastri’s McLaren. Mercedes Technical Director James Allison acknowledged the challenges at Marina Bay Circuit and promised to find solutions to their ongoing tire problems. A major aero package update is planned for Austin to regain the level of performance shown before the summer break. Despite setbacks and uncertainties with their revised floor, Mercedes remains focused on improvements for the rest of the season.
