Mercedes F1 W15 and Ted Kravitz. Credits-Getty
F1 pundit Ted Kravitz mentioned that there were rumors surrounding the paddock that Mercedes F1's surprising performances at the ongoing Las Vegas Grand Prix were down to the FIA technical directive ahead of the weekend. The German team has been the leading performer on the low grip and cold temperatures at Sin City.
The Brackley-based outfit's drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton have topped every single session, including the former taking pole position for the main race on Saturday night. Hamilton will be at P10 after failing to put a competitive time in Q3.
Ahead of the weekend in Las Vegas, the sport's governing body released a new technical directive that banned the usage of skid blocks on the floor of the car, which helped reduce the wear on the plank.
