“It would have suited George as they seem to bounce more”- Lando Norris trolls Mercedes’ George Russell and their porposing problems

"It would have suited George as they seem to bounce more"- Lando Norris trolls Mercedes' George Russell and their porposing problems

Lando Norris suggests that his basketball themed helmet would suit George Russell more due to Mercedes’ porposing issues. 

Porpoising is a term that F1 fans in 2022 have become familiar with. We first saw it during pre-season, when the cars seemed to be bouncing up and down when going flat out on the straights.

It has hampered the performance and straight line speed of many, but Mercedes have suffered from it the most. It has drastically brought their pace down, which puts them behind Ferrari and Red Bull in the pecking order.

McLaren on the other hand were struggling with other problems. Porposing didn’t really affect them, but their car just seemed off pace towards the start of the season. Over the last couple of rounds however, they’ve picked up strongly and topped their progress off with a Norris P3 finish in Imola.

Ahead of this weekend’s Miami GP, the McLaren driver revealed a new helmet that he’ll use for the race.  It is a basketball themed helmet, which is unique and stands out from what others are using. Norris however, had an interesting comment to make on the same.

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Lando Norris takes a cheeky dig at George Russell

During an interview leading up to the Grand Prix weekend, Norris gave his take on the helmet. He suggested that Russell would find it more useful since his W13 is prone to a lot of bouncing.

It was a hilarious response, something was surely meant as a joke. However, Mercedes will be hoping to get rid of their porposing problems as soon as possible. Had it not been for Red Bull’s reliability woes in the opening rounds, they would have been further behind in the standings.

Norris is sixth in the Championship standings with 35 points to his name. Russell on the other hand is fourth with 49 points. Russell’s teammate and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is really struggling to get up to speed with his W13, as the 37-year old currently sits seventh.

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Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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