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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards

FIA to act after F1 drivers complain about ‘porpoising’ affecting health

Cars go down the straight at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
New rules for this season have led to cars being difficult to control on the straights Photograph: Florent Gooden/Dppi/LiveMedia/Shutterstock

The FIA is to enforce rule changes that prevent the violent bouncing of cars known as porpoising. Formula One’s governing body was prompted into action after a number of drivers spoke out at last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, warning they may end up suffering from long-term health problems if it was not addressed.

With many drivers experiencing neck and back pain after Baku, and several noting they found difficulty focusing on braking zones because of the propensity of the bouncing, the FIA has opted to step in under safety grounds, meaning their reforms do not require the agreement of the teams.

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