As a consequence of development work round Marina Bay, the attribute 90-degree corners that beforehand made up Turns 16-19 have been changed by a kinked again straight.
Regardless of the curve, drivers had been nonetheless anticipating a fourth DRS zone to assist with passing into the lower-speed Turns 16-17 chicane. Nonetheless, the FIA has caught to 3.
Autosport understands that modifications, equivalent to an additional DRS zone, are put to the groups upfront however will solely be adopted in the event that they garner sufficient suggestions.
Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas says the matter will probably be raised within the drivers’ briefing on Friday.
He stated of the observe adjustments: “It should be higher but when it is really going to make a distinction by way of ‘Will or not it’s a race which you could overtake simply?’ I do not suppose so.
“It should be a tough observe to overhaul. Most drivers had been anticipating to have one other DRS zone for the [new back] straight. I am certain it may be a dialogue level.”
Esteban Ocon prompt scans of the circuit may need misrepresented bumps within the floor and the severity of the kink, so a last-minute trial may very well be put ahead.
The Alpine racer defined: “We’re all pushing for the time being to provide [another DRS zone] a strive.
“The FIA is worried about security in that little left kink. I reckon personally, and the opposite drivers too, that it isn’t going to be a difficulty.
A view across the observe
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“We’re pushing for the time being to have the ability to strive it no less than in FP1, see the way it feels and if it is OK, doubtlessly maintain it. There is not any cause why we might not be capable of maintain it.
“Within the simulator, there was a giant bump on that left kink, which may very well be the reason for not having it. However I do not suppose it’s there in actual life.
“I reckon that is a difficulty from scanning with the partitions being there and it is quick and all that.
“However even when we need to be actually secure, we simply put [the DRS zone after the T15 kink].
“We’re going to be in fifth gear, so actually the drag impact comes after that kink so we will put it after.”
As a result of apparent security issues, this can be very unlikely that the FIA will green-light the drivers’ thought to check a DRS zone in FP1.
Autosport has requested the FIA for remark.