After living through a period of Formula 1 dominance like Mercedes has enjoyed recently, it still comes as a shock to see it struggling to conquer its 2022 issues. Like with all problems, identifying the cause – that has led to extreme discomfort for its drivers as well as a lack of performance – is paramount before a solution can be implemented. The bouncing its W13 is experiencing now is actually different to the porpoising that afflicted its early races. While it’s important to differentiate the two, the outcome continues to be on-going pain on every level… By: Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief Motorsport.com |