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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Daniel Moxon

Mercedes get their wish as FIA steps in to reduce porpoising after Lewis Hamilton agony

The FIA will step in to reduce the porpoising affecting Formula 1 cars this season "in the interests of safety", the sport's governing body has announced.

Many teams across the grid have struggled with the problem this season, with a new aerodynamic design of the cars having an unfortunate side effect. The bouncing of the cars has not only affected the performance of some cars, but it has caused discomfort for drivers.

Several have now come out to suggest changes need to be made to car designs in the interest of safety. That follows a particularly bumpy Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton the most affected as his bouncing Mercedes left him with severe back pain.

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