Mercedes won’t rule out ditching F1 sidepod design after Spanish GP

The German manufacturer is struggling to tame the porpoising problems that have beset the W13 since the start of the season and have left the squad unable to challenge Ferrari and Red Bull.

While the team continues to chase answers, it views the next F1 race at Barcelona as a key moment in defining its next steps.

Having run at the track in pre-season testing with its standard sidepod launch spec, the running over the Spanish GP will give it a golden opportunity to compare…