Red Bull Mocks Bizarre Mercedes F1 ‘Coincidence’ Amid Looming Porpoising War

The 2022 season is a new era in Formula 1, as the FIA decided to change the regulations. While the aerodynamic changes to the car have been a success, the porpoising issue has been an important talking point among teams. The FIA announced a technical directive to reduce the issue, but Red Bull was ultimately not happy with this.

Mercedes suffered the most in terms of porpoising. Lewis Hamilton also struggled after the Azerbaijan GP because of this issue. However, Red Bull chief advisor Helmut Marko believes that FIA’s decision ultimately supported the Silver Arrows and reduces the advantage Red Bull and Ferrari hold.

Speaking on whether Mercedes gain advantage, he said, “Exactly. But that’s out of the question. The teams that voted for it are McLaren, Aston Martin and Mercedes. Funnily enough, louder teams with Mercedes engines. Is that a coincidence?”

The FIA has long-term plans in place with driver’s health concerns as a priority. They also plan to measure the vertical oscillations in a car from the Belgian GP. However, Marko believes the organization will need sound arguments against this issue to take action.

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He added, “The resolutions are far from over. You need valid arguments. Just emphasizing safety is not enough. Ferrari will not accept that either.” (Translated using Google)

Red Bull boss opens up on the new technical directive and flexi-floor

Following a directive to reduce proposing, some teams have also been accused of flexing their floor to improve performance. The new technical directive which will come into place during the race in Spa will aim to look into the issues suffered by teams.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that their competitors, Red Bull and Ferrari, could be involved in flexing the floors. Moreover, the Bulls have not suffered from porpoising ever since the season began. However, Horner is stern that their team has a proper floor in place.

Speaking to Sky Sports on Wolff’s comments, he said, “That’s total rubbish. Absolutely no issues or concerns on our floor. The technical directive is obviously focused on the bouncing and the porpoising which certain cars have struggled with.”

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The teams, however, will now shift their focus to the French GP. Red Bull and Ferrari are currently dominating, but only 56 points separate the two. Both the teams have suffered reliability issues so far and will hope to get one over the other team in the Paul Ricard Circuit.

Will Red Bull and Ferrari continue their fight for the top places or can Mercedes have a say in France? Let us know in the comments.