P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Spanish Grand Prix this weekend will see stricter tests to monitor the flexing front wings.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is intrigued about the impact of the FIA’s intervention on flexing wings in F1’s pecking order. The FIA ordered a clampdown on the wings’ flexing several months ago due to concerns at high speed. Teams have been preparing for the necessary changes as questions arise on how it will affect overall pace. Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur sees it as a potential game-changer at the front of the field. Wolff believes the upcoming weekend’s updated front wing technical directive will add more intrigue as teams continue to push for performance. Barcelona, hosting the ninth round, will provide insights into Mercedes’ strengths and weaknesses on a circuit that tests cars’ abilities at various speeds. Wolff is confident the track layout will help assess recent updates and the team’s position relative to competitors as they progress through the season.
