The Baku race confirmed this, not that there was much need: i Mercedes drivers are incredible, but the problem is there car. There are still many question marks about the W13. The project è completely wrong? Silverstone is the decisive test, or Baku has he already laid down the law? Let's try to answer these questions and understand what is actually wrong with the silver arrow.
Here we jump
The biggest problem, and there is no doubt about this, is dedicated to pouring. The W13 debuted in Bahrain manifesting this huge problem. We are talking about a different bounce compared to that of the other stables. The Mercedes “jumps” almost always, it doesn't have to reach super high speeds before it starts to suffer porpoising. Over time however, particularly from Barcelona, with a series of updates confirmed by Toto Wolff, the Brackley team tried to remedy this situation. Result? Negative.
Mercedes, Wolff speaks: "We're not there"
Baku was perhaps there most disastrous race for Mercedes, obviously from the aspect of porpoising. In fact, the result on the track, despite all the drivers' difficulties, was excellent. Russell he reached the podium, finishing in third place, while Hamilton took fourth place. The problem of skipping, however, was not entirely to be underestimated, on the contrary. Toto Wolff he knows it and declared: “We must look at home and admit that those who have won are really far ahead. Good for us who bring home points, but it is clear that aerodynamic pumping remains an unsolved problem with significant consequences on our drivers who are suffering from back pain".
Hamilton and his back problems, Canada at risk?
The one who has serious problems with porpoising is undoubtedly Hamilton. The image that shook the circus the most is the one that portrays the moment in which the seven-time world champion, once the race is over, tries to get out of your car, however manifesting enormous difficulties. “It shows - explained Toto Wolff – that this is not just a muscular pain. It touches the spine and can have consequences."
Lewis' message
Statements that do not reassure the fans. Is Hamilton in danger of missing the Canadian GP? Yesterday this news spread, which not even team principal Wolff had denied, but don't panic. However, it was the same who confirmed his presence for Montreal Lewis in an Instagram post:
"Yesterday was tough and last night I had trouble sleeping, but this morning I woke up feeling positive! My back is a little sore, but luckily nothing serious. I have undergone acupuncture and physiotherapy with Angela and am going to my team to work with them. We must continue to fight. There is no better time than now to stand together. I'll be there this weekend, I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world. I wish everyone an extraordinary day and week."
SOURCE STATEMENTS: Oasport
