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It seems George and Lewis were eager to give some staff a taste of what they have been feeling.
George Russell explained how the health and safety officer at Mercedes has stepped in to prevent staff from enduring the same pain as the drivers. While the cars no longer experience violent bouncing, the ground-effect forces still make for an uncomfortable ride on bumpy tracks. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, famous for its bumps, has been resurfaced to ensure a smoother Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Russell shared his preference for tracks with character, despite the physical toll of driving a low car over bumps. Mercedes has a rig that replicates the bumps to help engineers understand the drivers’ experience, with the health and safety officer prohibiting cockpit tests due to extreme forces. Despite enjoying the character and challenges of bumpy tracks, Russell acknowledges the brutality of driving at high speeds close to the ground.
