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F1 teams are allowed to run front flexi-wings over the opening eight rounds of the 2025 F1 season, but from the Spanish Grand Prix there will be stricter tests imposed by the FIA.
One of the major F1 talking points during pre-season testing was the flexi-wing saga and the FIA’s decision to outlaw or limit their effects. Rear wing changes were immediately introduced, with teams having until the Spanish Grand Prix to adjust their front wings. It’s worth noting this is not a complete ban, but rather a restriction on wing flex. The issue was contentious last season, particularly with McLaren exploiting it. After initial reluctance, the governing body partially reversed its decision, giving teams more time to adjust their front wings. Teams like Red Bull have developed flexi-wings for the first eight races, transitioning to a compliant version later on. Footage of Liam Lawson’s RB21 with the new flexi-wing going viral indicates the ongoing debate and innovation in F1.
