Originally Posted by allthingsuk:
“Lol Rosberg's epic fail at trying a move at the bus stop on Vettel - huge lock-up. And then getting passed by Bottas.
I wonder why the Mercs have gone for more downforce on a track like this.”
I think the car still has the same basic characteristics that it's had historically, which causes them to adopt a philosophy of applying as much downforce as possible to prolong tyre life.
This year they probably figure that they have an engine powerful enough to offset the additional downforce.
Putting the prime on Rosberg is an odd choice too.
It's almost like they're trying to hobble Rosberg to give Hamilton the best opportunity to catch up or, at least, to punish Rosberg.