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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has lamented that there is no “magic bullet” after the new F1 rules on flexi-wings flattered to deceive in terms of spicing up the competition.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed disappointment over the lack of a “magic bullet” to improve competition following the new Formula 1 rules on flexi-wings.
The FIA’s technical directive aimed at reducing gaps between teams, but it had minimal impact, as evidenced by McLaren’s success in the Spanish Grand Prix.
The rule change failed to shake up the competition, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton labeling it as “a waste of money” after McLaren’s strong performance.
The teams’ hopes for a game-changing opportunity with the new regulation were dashed, leading to continued dominance by certain teams.
Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur acknowledged the need for improvement following the race, indicating that performance inconsistencies and tire management were key factors influencing results.
Despite the anticipation surrounding the rule change, its overall impact on the competition remained limited, highlighting the complexities of Formula 1 performance dynamics.
