A 'green' track from the rain showers that hit the Singapore Grand Prix, allied to cooler temperatures, is the likely explanation for why Mercedes' form turned around so dramatically on Sunday. After difficulties in qualifying, where Mercedes had no answer for the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull, the Brackley-based outfit had headed into the race focused simply on damage limitation. But a downpour shortly before the start, and an opening lap crash that put both Ferraris out, opened the way for Hamilton to seize the lead and go on to take a crucial victory. The win was not just about the first lap though. Hamilton showed strong pace against the pursuing Daniel Ricciardo throughout, with...
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