19
Jun
2022
Mercedes drivers shouldn’t speak for others in porpoising debate
F1 teams have been battling porpoising on their cars through the early part of the 2022 season after the return of ground effect under the new regulations led to the phenomenon becoming an issue.
While some teams have been able to eradicate the problem or keep it under control, Mercedes has been one of the worst-hit teams.
The FIA took first steps to intervene on the matter earlier this week when it issued a technical directive on safety grounds that sought to set a metric…