Christian Horner suggested Mercedes have told Lewis Hamilton to "b****" about his back pain at every opportunity in a bid to force the FIA into changing rules in their favour.
As the team suffering the most from the porpoising effect at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, Hamilton and team-mate George Russell took something of a beating as they raced around the bumpy street circuit. Both drivers have complained about the discomfort, with Hamilton in particular describing the extent of his pain.
The seven-time world champion looked like he was in agony as he slowly clambered out of his W13 at the end of the race, holding his back as he sat atop the car. He later talked about the severe pain, while Toto Wolff suggested he may not be fit to race in next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
