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Latest F1 news about: Porpoising

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Sainz: 2022 F1 cars could trigger long-term back and neck issues

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Spaniard says he can already feel the effects of stiffer suspensions along with the porpoising issue that many teams are suffering from in 2022.The Ferrari driver says he... read more »

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The wide floor doubt over Mercedes' zero-pod F1 concept

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Having failed to make much progress in getting the concept to work, with the W13 beset by porpoising problems, the Barcelona event is key to its future.With Mercedes having a... read more »

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Mercedes’ Miami wings were for performance, not porpoising

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 405 views )

Mercedes' Miami wings were for performance, not porpoising. read more »

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Mercedes explain dual upgrade programme

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott has revealed the "normal upgrade path" of the W13 is separate from the team's quest to end its porpoising struggles. read more »

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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 553 views )

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... read more »

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Mercedes all at sea as porpoising continues

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 575 views )

Following another tough weekend, Toto Wolff admits that the "diva" W13 leaves his team in a quandary as to whether it sticks with its current concept or not. read more »

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Mercedes issues "not making a lot of sense" - Russell

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 516 views )

Mercedes' sudden recurrence of its severe porpoising issues in Miami Grand Prix qualifying left the team "confused" and with the situation "not making a lot... read more »

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Perez quickest in final practice

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 432 views )

Sergio Perez edges out Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen in FP3, as Mercedes appears to have taken a step backwards overnight as porpoising returns with a vengeance. read more »

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Russell "doesn't really understand" Mercedes' improved F1 pace in Miami

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 491 views )

Mercedes has struggled with extreme porpoising on its W13 car through the early part of the 2022 season, leaving it unable to challenge Red Bull or Ferrari at the front of the... read more »

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How Mercedes hopes to gain from its extreme F1 front wing

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 660 views )

While at the back of the car, Mercedes has played things pretty conventional with its low drag rear wing, at the front it has taken things to the extreme with its endplate,... read more »

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Leclerc quickest as Mercedes shows signs of improvement

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 335 views )

Opening session in Miami proves hard to assess as some drivers appear more comfortable than others and Mercedes appears less compromised by porpoising. read more »

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Mercedes drivers play down W13 Miami F1 upgrades

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 500 views )

The eight-time constructors' champion team has fallen behind Ferrari and Red Bull at the start of the latest ground-effect era as it contends with significant... read more »

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Mercedes brings new low drag wing to F1 Miami GP

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 515 views )

The Brackley-based team's focus has been on chasing answers to its porpoising problems, but is also aware that its chances this year have not been helped by a lack of... read more »

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Mercedes still in "trial and error" mode with porpoising F1 updates

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 591 views )

The German manufacturer is struggling to dial out the bouncing of its W13 that is holding back Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.The problem is forcing the team to run the car... read more »

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The Red Bull F1 'ice skate' that could be its porpoising cure

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 724 views )

And just as we've seen a variety of different sidepod solutions from teams this year, it appears - from the glimpses we have been able to get - there are varied approaches... read more »

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Mercedes has found 'several directions' that may cure F1 porpoising woes

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 626 views )

The German car manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2022 season, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell being hampered by their car suffering from excessive... read more »

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Why tyre balance is proving critical to F1 2022 performance swings

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 401 views )

With the new rule set still in its infancy, teams are still exploring how best to extract the most speed from the latest ground effect machinery.While a lot of time has been... read more »

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Mercedes brain drain not behind F1 slump, says Wolff

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 774 views )

The German car manufacturer is enduring its most difficult season in F1's turbo hybrid era, with porpoising problems leaving it unable to run the W13 in the configuration... read more »

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Ferrari bouncing compliance bewilders Binotto

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 430 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has conceded to being bewildered as to why the Scuderia has found performance despite suffering from the porpoising phenomenon. read more »

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Porpoising like a "virtual barrier" to Aston Martin's F1 progress

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 616 views )

Along with engine partner Mercedes, Aston Martin is among the teams most impacted by porpoising.While some rivals have dialled it out, and Ferrari appears to be able to deal... read more »

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New parts to solve Merc’s porpoising ‘maybe’ in Miami

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 675 views )

Mercedes will "maybe" introduce new parts in Miami aimed at resolving their porpoising problems. read more »

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Mercedes targeting Miami for critical F1 upgrades

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 541 views )

The German car manufacturer has been held back so far this season by porpoising, which has forced the team to run its W13 with a much higher ride height than it was originally... read more »

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Wolff: Thoughts of leaving F1 not crossed my mind

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 972 views )

The German manufacturer has endured a tough start to the 2022 campaign, with its porpoising W13 proving to be no match for the pace-setting Ferrari and Red Bull cars.Its season... read more »

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Mercedes hope to unlock ‘quite some lap time’ in Miami

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1829 views )

Toto Wolff hopes Mercedes will resolve their porpoising problems at the next race, Miami. read more »

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Mercedes' rideheight updates could unlock "quite some lap time"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 530 views )

The German manufacturer has had a difficult start to the 2022 season, with its W13 suffering from porpoising which is compromising its performance.The team has found that to... read more »