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Wolff slams rivals' 'pitiful' response to porpoising debate

Article To news overview © XPB Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has accused "pitiful" rival team bosses of "playing political games" amid the FIA's attempts to control the porpoising on the 2022 F1 cars. The sport's aerodynamic regulations for 2022 mean downforce is predominantly generated by airflow under the car, sucking it down to the ground. However, a side effect of this is that the car's natural frequency can cause resonance through the chassis, resulting in the car bouncing or 'porpoising' down the straights. With several drivers having complained of back pain and diminished vision, the FIA confirmed on the Thursday ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix that they...
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