Mercedes' George Russell sceptical on 'sticking plaster' changes to address porpoising problems

Mercedes’ George Russell described the F1 changes that target the problem of porpoising as ‘more of a sticking plaster' than the solution. The FIA has described the problem as ‘dangerous’ and announced some alterations, with concerns over driver health.

Ad/> Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has been the most prominent in his complaints but others have noted that the experience of racing is painful as a result of bouncing throughout weekends, and some have worried about the long-term health implications. Canadian Grand PrixVerstappen quickest in Montreal FP1, Leclerc fifth2 HOURS AGO Hamilton said: «It is always interesting seeing people's perspectives and opinions — in front of you [the media] it's one thing and in the background sometimes people say different things.

»Safety is the most important thing and at least one driver in every team has spoken about it. «I don't think it is going to change a huge amount but a lot needs to be done on it.

It's not about coping with the bouncing for the next four years; it's about fixing it so all of us don't have back problems moving forward. Verstappen quickest in Montreal FP1, Leclerc fifth Verstappen blames F1 teams for their porpoising issues and claims it's their 'fault' 'It's promising to see' — Russell encouraged by new FIA porpoisng update »In the drivers' briefing at the last race pretty much every driver except for Fernando [Alonso] was commenting on it and complaining, even the Red Bull drivers were saying: 'Yeah this is a problem, we have to work on it.' «And then they are in front of the media here and they are saying a completely opposite thing.» Russell said: «The vertical loads are far beyond what you'd expect is safe to deal with,» and said the changes were «more of