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There were worrying signs in Saudi Arabia that Mercedes’ W15 was suffering from an affliction that has haunted the team since the start of the current ground effect era: Porpoising.
In 2024, Mercedes ditched its old car philosophy for a new one due to struggles in the past two seasons. However, the new W15 car, while fast at times, exhibited concerning signs of Porpoising in Saudi Arabia, an issue that has plagued the team since the start of the ground effect era. In an episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson analyze the challenges faced by the latest Silver Arrow and strategies to overcome them. Prior to that, they address the struggles of another team, Alpine, which has been among the slowest on the grid in 2024, with Gary delving into the reasons behind their performance woes. Lastly, Gary addresses technical questions on fuel sloshing, Red Bull’s cooling tunnels, infrared cameras, and the evolution of new technologies posed by listeners. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for those interested in delving deeper.
