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Lewis Hamilton in Baku
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In the debate about hopping Formula 1 cars, the world motorsport association Fia feels compelled to act.
According to a statement on Thursday, "in the interests of safety" the racing teams are required to "reduce or eliminate this phenomenon".
This decision was made “after consultation with the doctors”.
The teams should now make “the necessary adjustments”.
In addition to short-term technical measures on the cars, the Fia will also convene a meeting with the teams to define further steps that will ensure that the problems can no longer occur in the long term.
Excessive fatigue or pain could have serious consequences
"In a sport in which competitors routinely drive at speeds in excess of 300 km/h, it is assumed that a driver's entire concentration must be focused on this task," the statement said.
Excessive driver fatigue or pain could have serious consequences.
In addition, the Fia has “concerns about the immediate physical effects on the health of drivers”, some of whom recently reported back pain.
Above all, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered.
TV pictures showed the 37-year-old shortly after the end of the race last Sunday in Baku, as he apparently struggled to get out of his car.
He "bited his teeth" because of the headache and back pain and made it to the finish thanks to the adrenaline.
A number of other pilots also reported similar experiences.
The technical problem is caused by the vehicles that have changed significantly this season.
At high speed, the cars on the straights are pressed onto the ground until they briefly touch the asphalt and are then pushed up again.
The drivers are repeatedly shaken violently.
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