P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari briefly trialled a radical rear-wing design during Bahrain pre-season testing.
The FIA has issued its initial decision on the legality of Ferrari’s innovative rear-wing design, introduced during F1 testing on Thursday. Lewis Hamilton tested the unique rear-wing design during a brief stint on the track before experiencing technical difficulties. The rear-wing design features a distinctive slot gap for active aero that flips up and rotates 270 degrees to open, creating lift akin to aircraft wings to reduce drag and enhance top speed. Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, hinted at the possibility of using the radical design in upcoming Grand Prix races. The FIA’s single-seater technical director, Nikolas Tombazis, praised the design’s compliance with regulations, emphasizing the association’s support for innovative solutions that minimize drag. Tombazis mentioned that the regulations governing DRS have been revised to provide teams with more flexibility, which aligns with Ferrari’s approach in this instance.
