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Lewis Hamilton has claimed that F1 is “going in the wrong direction” with the FIA’s clampdown on flexible front wings from this weekend’s Spanish GP.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his concern that Formula 1 is heading in the wrong direction due to the FIA’s crackdown on flexible front wings at the Spanish Grand Prix. The new technical directive limits front wing flexing under load, potentially affecting competitiveness. McLaren was rumored to have exploited the previous rules most, but it’s debated if it was a key factor in their success. Hamilton believes the change will make the current cars more challenging to drive, as flexi-wings had improved handling in the past. He is intrigued to see the impact of the rule change and how teams will adapt, expressing uncertainty about Ferrari potentially benefiting the most. Ultimately, the adjustments aim to level the playing field and enhance policing in F1.
