Hamilton ‘praying for end’ of Azerbaijan F1 GP with back pain in Mercedes

Mercedes’ problems with bouncing and porpoising re-emerged at the bumpy Baku street track this weekend, with both Hamilton and teammate George Russell complaining of back pain after practice and qualifying.

The seven-time world champion complained of back pain over his team radio during the race, with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff apologising to him for the car’s bouncing problem, as Hamilton was grateful just to finish the race in fourth place due to the pain he was…