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Madeline Coleman

Carlos Sainz Raises Health Concerns With F1’s ‘Porpoising’

Porpoising has been a hot topic with this new generation of Formula One cars, most commonly mentioned in conversations about Mercedes. 

Since the preseason, several of the drivers around the paddock have made a comment about the issue. Mercedes, though, seems to be struggling the most. George Russell revealed after Imola that he felt real pain from the bouncing, and now, another driver is stepping forward calling for a larger conversation about the impact of the phenomenon: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.

Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, the Spaniard was asked by Autosport about how the new cars will fair in Monaco. He ended up revealing that he, too, is “already feeling” the effects of the suspension and porpoising. 

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