George Russell: Porpoising Formula 1 Mercedes is like 'riding an old bike with no suspension'

Mercedes driver George Russell described driving this season’s car as «riding an old bike with no suspension.» Russell was speaking to the BBC ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, and discussed the porpoising phenomenon which continues to hamper drivers. Ad/> The 24-year-old’s team-mate Lewis Hamilton has been one of the most outspoken drivers on the circuit over the problems that the bouncing vehicles cause drivers, but there is consensus that the problem needs to be addressed. Formula 1Piquet apologises for Hamilton comments but denies racist intentYESTERDAY AT 14:46 Recent rule changes were introduced in an attempt to resolve the worst of the trouble, and Russell confirmed that it was a departure from last year’s drive.

“It’s not pleasant, to say the least,” he began. “We’re experiencing between five and 10 Gs vertically through the car. I’d describe it as riding an old bike with no suspension over a rocky road, being shaken to bits, doing that at 200 miles an hour.” Mercedes remain well off the pace on the track but they remain one of the most competitive cars compared to the rest of the pack.

Last year’s champion Max Verstappen leads the way, and Russell observed the difference in class. Verstappen insists Piquet is 'not a racist' as Hamilton hits out at 'older voices' Piquet apologises for Hamilton comments but denies racist intent F1 condemns Piquet for racist comments aimed at Hamilton He said: “Max is an incredible driver and doesn’t make mistakes. Red Bull at the moment is the fastest package.