1. Mercedes links Brazil handling problems to tyre temperatures and early damage
Kimi and George thought something was wrong with their cars in Brazil. James Allison points to tyres instead: puddles stripped heat from the slicks, Kimi’s spin left flat spots, and the later intermediates took damage while the track was still fairly dry. Getting them working again proved costly.
2. James Allison questions whether teams will recover planned 2027 downforce losses
Allison reckons next year’s rules will take a chunk of downforce away, but he’s leaving open how much teams can claw back. Speaking on Mercedes’ radio show, he questioned whether engineers would accept the losses or recover them. He sees the outcome as a test of the teams’ development work.
3. Isack Hadjar cites Lewis Hamilton to challenge claims rookies have it easier
Isack doesn’t buy the idea that simulators and modern cars explain why rookies adapt quickly. He points to Lewis fighting for the title in his first season as proof that talent travelled well before today’s tools. Hadjar reckons stronger junior competition may explain why more drivers now arrive ready.
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