A look at the main talking points heading into the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka as Red Bull look to bounce back from a disappointing Singapore weekend.
The FIA issued a new technical directive that came into effect in Singapore, looking to stamp out flexible aerodynamic bodywork amid concerns some teams may have been bending the rules.
“I know all of you would love to blame the TD, but unfortunately we can't even blame that, because it's not changed a single component on our car.” “No. I think we will be quick at Suzuka. It’s not my problem what their worries are,” Verstappen added.Even in Mercedes’ period of dominance, Singapore tended to be a circuit where they struggled relative to the opposition - even in 2014 and 2015, when they won nearly every race.
Of course, if Red Bull struggle once again - or at least aren’t as dominant at Suzuka - perhaps there will be even more questions about the technical directive and its impact.McLaren should fancy their chances of being the second-best team at Suzuka.
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