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Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed that <a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/fbi-seizes-13-million-mercedes-clk-gtr-roadster-from-fugitive-olympic-athlete/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="FBI Seizes $13 Million Mercedes CLK-GTR Roadster from Fugiti">Mercedes blocked an engineer from conducting a potentially risky porpoising test on the team's car. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in balancing innovation with safety as teams strive to improve performance.Key TakeawaysMercedes prevented an engineer from testing a new setup due to concerns over porpoising.The team prioritized driver safety, citing potential risks associated with the test.This decision underscores the complex relationship between performance and risk management in Formula ...

McLaren has detailed the reasons behind their double disqualification at the recent Formula One (F1) Las Vegas Grand Prix, where both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified for excessive wear to their skid blocks. The team's findings indicate that unexpected porpoising caused by race conditions led to the technical infringement.Key TakeawaysMclaren realized early in the race that both cars were experiencing high levels of porpoising, causing excessive wear to skid blocks.The team added a safety margin for clearance to the ground compared to practice sessions but was negated by unexpected vertical oscillations.McLaren argues they did not take excessive risks with ride height settings despite disrupted practice sessions due to wet weather and red flags.According to McLaren team pri...

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Mercedes Blocks Engineer from Porpoising Test Amid Safety Concerns

McLaren Reveals Details Behind Double Disqualification in Las Vegas GP