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I wouldn't say you'd need a complete chassis redesign to incorporate the front wing DRS system, in simple terms it's just some tubes going from the rear wing end plates through the bodywork to the front wing. If teams can develop F-ducts and EBDs and get them on the car within a season then this can certainly be done and I'm sure will be done. Of course Merc have the upper hand as they designed their car around it, much like Red Bull and the EBD. But other teams will/are definitely looking at doing it. I think the main reason Lotus and others filed that official protest was simply to get the green light to develop their own system.
I agree with mmccarthy - I reckon Mercs got on top of the tyre wear in China due to the low temps. Could be a whole different story in hot races like Bahrain. But we'll see.
I love that fact we've had 3 different winners in 3 races and it's looking very close with little mistakes making massive differences. This is already a fantastic season!