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Russell reveals extreme effect of Mercedes porpoising

George Russell has reiterated that the “porposing” happening in Formula 1 is not physically “sustainable” for the drivers. Mercedes introduced a minor aerodynamic upgrade to their car ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix that they hoped would improve the airflow going through the car, ultimately helping them diminish the floor’s heavy contact with the track surface. The abolishment of the rake setup was brought about this year by the ground effect aerodynamic under the all-new technical regulations, and it has resulted in the floor of the cars frequently and violently hitting the ground. READ: Miami set to be another abysmal race for Hamilton, but Mercedes’ Spain upgrade...
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