P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Amid question marks over the impact the current Formula 1 cars are having on drivers’ health, Lando Norris has called on changes to be implemented going forward.
“Lando Norris has called for improvements to be made to the current generation of Formula 1 cars due to the toll they are taking on drivers’ bodies. The return of ground effect in the 2022 technical regulations unintentionally caused severe bouncing along straights affecting multiple teams. Despite efforts to eradicate the issue, cars maintain stiff suspension settings for peak downforce, posing potential health risks. Recent cases of appendicitis among drivers, like Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, have raised concerns about the impact of porpoising on driver health. Norris emphasized the importance of addressing drivers’ well-being and suggested the need for adjustments to prevent long-term physical strain in Formula 1.”
