The Mercedes Formula 1 team will “explore little things” at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix but has no plans to introduce another major update to its 2019 car this season. Since introducing its latest engine at the Belgian Grand Prix in August, Mercedes has not made any major iterations to its W10 challenger, while chief rival Ferrari has benefitted from a revised aerodynamic package it brought to Singapore and gone on to claim three wins out of the last four races. A somewhat fortuitous victory last time out in Russia halted Ferrari’s recent resurgence but aside from a small update at Suzuka, the reigning world champion squad is keen to switch development onto its 2020 car....
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