P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton brands F1’s flexi-wing clampdown at the Spanish Grand Prix as a “waste of money”.
Lewis Hamilton criticized the FIA’s new flexi-wing clampdown, calling it a waste of money as it didn’t affect McLaren’s dominance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite the stricter load tests on front wing flexing, McLaren still locked out the front row in Barcelona, showing no impact from the rule change. Hamilton expressed disappointment, stating the balance was worse and the clampdown had changed nothing for the leaders. He suggested that the money spent on the rule change should have been given to charity instead. Hamilton acknowledged McLaren’s superiority, aiming for his first Ferrari podium in the upcoming race, highlighting the challenge of closely-matched competition and strategic tire choices.
