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George Russell and Lewis Hamilton once wanted to complete a unique test at Mercedes – but were banned from doing so.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were banned from conducting an experiment on porpoising by a health and safety officer. The Mercedes W13 was heavily affected by porpoising in 2022 due to the zero sidepods design. Changes were made mid-season after the Azerbaijan GP, where Hamilton finished fourth with numbness in his back. Russell and Hamilton wanted to demonstrate the severity of porpoising in Mercedes’ simulator rig, but were blocked by health and safety. They described the aggressive nature of the cars and expressed relief in moving away from the issue.
