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Mercedes Warns Porpoising Will Vanish in 2026, but New F1 ‘Traps’ Are Coming

Andrew Shovlin expects 2026’s flatter floors to kill porpoising for good, saying cars will move “back towards the previous generation” without the brutal bouncing. But he warned new aero regs and 50-50 hybrid power will create headaches and “strategic opportunity,” with energy-short races, active aero, and push-to-pass style overrides reshaping how drivers attack and defend.