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No brake problems for Mercedes in Singapore

© WRI2 Mercedes tech boss Paddy Lowe shed some light on the brake issues which appeared to worry the team and its drivers Sunday evening in Singapore. Both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were urged by the Mercedes pitwall to pay close attention and manage brake wear during the 61-lap event, but Lowe insists the recommendation was simply a question of avoiding reaching a crucial threshold. "They didn't have any problems with brakes, it's a question of management," Lowe explained to Motorsport.com. "The quickest race car we can build doesn't allow the driver to brake flat out every lap, so they have to manage their brakes the same way they manage tyres and manage fuel. So...
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