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Lewis Hamilton has revealed Mercedes had to remove “90 points of downforce” from its 2022 Formula 1 car to control
Mercedes, the reigning eight-time consecutive Constructors’ Championships, has only achieved one win in the last three seasons. With an aggressive ‘zero sidepod’ concept, Mercedes surprised the paddock at the second pre-season test. However, they faced problems during the season with the porpoising phenomenon that affected performance. Despite efforts to address the issue, Mercedes continued to struggle in 2024. Lewis Hamilton shared insights on the technical complexities of the current era and the challenges faced by the team. Mercedes encountered its worst start to an F1 season since 2012 despite transitioning from the ‘zeropod’ concept.
