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Mercedes accused of going ‘gung-ho for massive downforce'

Formula 1 journalist Peter Windsor has put Mercedes' downfall since the start of 2022 down to the side having gone 'gung-ho for massive downforce', resulting in their horrific porpoising last season. With Mercedes set to introduce their new concept at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, many have been reflecting on where it's all gone wrong for the Silver Arrows, given how dominant they were from 2014-2021. The Germans claimed eight consecutive Constructors' Championships following the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era; however, they've struggled ever since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced last season. Mercedes fell behind Red Bull and Ferrari last year due to the W13...
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