Mercedes' problems with bouncing and porpoising re-emerged at the bumpy Baku street track this weekend, with both Hamilton and teammate George Russell complaining of back... read more »
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A growing annoyance about the physical impact and risks of the ongoing bouncing has become a big talking point over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend as the matter was brought... read more »
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George Russell has warned it is "only a matter of time" before F1 witnesses a major incident due to the extreme bouncing with the 2022 cars. read more »
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The high speeds of Baku have not helped Mercedes' porpoising issue. read more »
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Although a change to the regulations would likely hurt Mercedes, George Russell says the cars cannot continue to bounce like they are doing. read more »
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Mercedes' George Russell believes it is only a question of time before a major crash occurs in Formula 1 due to the bouncing cars in 2022. This year, F1 introduced a new... read more »
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To varying degrees Formula 1 teams have suffered from either porpoising or bouncing with the 2022 era cars, which are being run as close to the ground as possible to maximise... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says that he is suffering from back pain in Azerbaijan due to the bouncing his car is doing at high speed around the Baku City Circuit. Mercedes has suffered... read more »
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Time for "some big questions and [to] take some big decisions" says Damon Hill after Mercedes' bouncing in Baku. read more »
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As was the case in the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell suffered from severe bouncing in free practice for the Azerbaijan Grand... read more »
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"Heavy bouncing" led to the water leak that cost Mick Schumacher in FP1 in Baku. read more »
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Mercedes' George Russell has labelled the bouncing of the 2022 cars as unsustainable, believing measures must be put in place to eradicate the problem. Since the start of... read more »
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Time for "some big questions and [to] take some big decisions" says Damon Hill after Mercedes' bouncing in Baku. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is a "bit sore" about his Baku bouncing. read more »
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Esteban Ocon says he thought he was going to lose his race helmet due to his rough, bumpy ride in Baku. Several drivers in the field endured a difficult opening day of... read more »
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Mick Schumacher has revealed the water leak that "wrecked" his Azerbaijan practice plan was caused by the aggressive porpoising that plagued the F1 field. read more »
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Carlos Sainz admits that bouncing on the straights around the Baku City Circuit is damaging his confidence. On-board footage from Sainz's car during Friday practice showed... read more »
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Mercedes are facing "big decisions" and must find their direction after a disappointing display in Azerbaijan GP practice, according to former world champion Damon Hill. read more »
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Mick Schumacher's stoppage during the opening practice session in Azerbaijan was caused by heavy bouncing that the VF-22 encountered. Schumacher came to a halt on just his... read more »
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George Russell says conversations are "needed" over F1's new generation of cars after drivers struggled with proposing on Baku's long straights during... read more »
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George Russell finished FP2 in seventh place, 1.3s down on leader Charles Leclerc, with teammate Lewis Hamilton a further three tenths in arrears in 12th.Both drivers appeared... read more »
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Fresh from inking his contract extension at Red Bull and his victory in Monaco last time out, the most successful-ever Mexican driver set the pace with a 1m45.476s - a little... read more »
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Even Alpine fear bouncing in Baku... read more »
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Mercedes can expect "heads been smashed, and their spines getting compressed" level of bouncing in Baku. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says he is "done shaking" in his Mercedes, unhappy with the bouncing in Monaco. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
