P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Drivers are surprised that a fourth DRS zone has not been added to the revised back straight at the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore. The layout change was necessary due to construction work, which resulted in long straights replacing the characteristic turns. The drivers planned to request an extra DRS zone during the briefing, but it is unlikely to be approved due to safety concerns. The FIA consulted the teams prior to the race, but there was no consensus, so no additional DRS zones will be assessed. Some teams did not respond to the consultation, which began months in advance. Esteban Ocon believes that the simulation of the circuit may have misrepresented the severity of a bump in the track surface, and the left turn is also a factor in not having another DRS zone. The drivers are pushing to at least try it in FP1 and see if it can be implemented.
Source: motorsport
