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The FIA has revealed that McLaren isn’t the only team that has had to modify its rear wing in order to be compliant with the Formula 1 technical regulations.
Rear wing flexing became a point of controversy following Oscar Piastri’s flexing slot gap on the rear wing of his McLaren, which, given its straight-line speed benefits was dubbed a ‘mini DRS’. McLaren and the FIA agreed to amend the low-drag specification rear wing to reduce its flexing and appease rivals’ concerns. However, the FIA sought to redefine its rear wing flexing tolerances and prompted unnamed outfits to make changes along with McLaren ahead of the United States Grand Prix. FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis mentioned that two or three teams had to make adjustments to comply with the new guidelines. The FIA implemented stricter regulations regarding slot gaps and reference dots on the rear wings to prevent excessive flexing. McLaren proactively made minor adjustments to their rear wings to ensure compliance and prevent any potential issues in the future. McLaren is working in collaboration with the FIA to adhere to the regulations and maintain transparency in their approach to technical specifications.
