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Oscar Piastri has revealed that McLaren ran a revised front wing to comply with the new F1 technical directives prior to this weekend’s Spanish GP.
Oscar Piastri revealed that McLaren used a revised front wing to comply with the new F1 technical directive before the Spanish Grand Prix. The TD108, active in Barcelona, enforces strict flexibility limits on front wings. The FIA mandates a max 10mm vertical deflection on one side with load applied. Speculation suggests McLaren, leading the championship, may be most affected. Mixed opinions exist on which teams will benefit or suffer from the ruling. Norris and Piastri believe the ruling will not drastically alter McLaren’s setup. McLaren previously benefited from flexi-wing designs, sparking FIA scrutiny and adjustments in regulations. Despite changes, McLaren has remained competitive leading up to the Spanish GP. Norris emphasized that the team’s setup for the MCL39 will remain largely unchanged despite the TD introduction.
