FIA set to introduce new measures to combat F1 porpoising issues
The FIA have announced plans to control the issue of porpoising that has plagued Formula 1 cars and drivers this season.
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Formula One's governing body FIA on Thursday (Jun 16) said it plans to introduce changes to reduce or eliminate the "porpoising" that has affected this season's cars, after Lewis Hamilton suffered severe back pains during Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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The FIA has issued a technical directive to Formula One teams in an attempt to reduce porpoising after several drivers reported back pain. The bouncing of cars occurs when they lose and regain downforce in quick succession, which leads to vehicles moving up and down.
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The drivers made their plea at their regular briefing on Friday in Baku after several suffered neck and back issues on the bumpy circuit.
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