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Will Mercedes get its way after all? FIA wants investigation into porpoising
- GPblog.com
It is the hot topic of conversation this season in Formula 1; porpoising. One team has more problems than the other and it is mainly the Mercedes drivers who have to put up with it. Mercedes wants the FIA to change the regulations and the FIA seems to be sensitive to Mercedes' criticism.
Concerns for Hamilton's health
Lewis Hamilton stepped out of his Mercedes after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix like a broken man. The seven-time world champion was suffering more than ever this season from the bouncing of his car. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff even let it be known that he was worried about the driver's health. At the end of the race Hamilton even had to be helped out of his car. Horner called it all just posturing, but the FIA now seems sensitive to the criticism of Mercedes.
According to Auto Motor und Sport, the FIA takes Mercedes' concerns for the drivers' health seriously and wants to launch an investigation to get to the bottom of the matter. The FIA would like to talk to the drivers and technical directors of the F1 teams, but also consult specialists and look at other racing series.
Little support for Mercedes
Despite the FIA's upcoming investigation, there seems to be little to no support for Mercedes among the other Formula One teams. Few drivers seem to be really bothered by it. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko also let it be known that his drivers are little affected. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner also thinks it is nonsense to change the regulations just because Mercedes does not have its affairs in order.