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Pierre Gasly has issued a damning takedown of the health implications imposed upon F1 drivers during the ground-effect era of the sport.
Pierre Gasly criticized the health effects of the ground-effect era in Formula 1, particularly the extreme bouncing that was present since 2022.
Gasly expressed concerns about the long-term impact of the constant movement on drivers’ physical well-being, as it could have lasting effects on their backs.
Other drivers, like Max Verstappen and Oliver Bearman, also complained about the discomfort caused by porpoising during races.
Even Lewis Hamilton had difficulty after experiencing extreme porpoising in the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, highlighting the physical toll it took on drivers.
The FIA acknowledged the oversight regarding porpoising in the regulations, with the hope that the new aerodynamic features in the 2026 rulebook will prevent such issues from reoccurring.
Despite efforts to move away from ground-effect cars, concerns remain about whether the health implications from that era will completely vanish in the future.
