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Red Bull: F1 flexi-floor, wing clampdowns had “zero” role in Singapore struggles
Red Bull had been dominant in the 2023 season, winning every race so far, but faced difficulties in qualifying and failed to finish on the podium. These issues coincided with two new rules clarifications from the FIA regarding flexible body parts. The first rule tightened regulations on flexible wings, while the second updated a directive on flexibility of the floor around the skid block holes. Despite the timing, Red Bull claims that these changes did not affect their car and that no changes were made as a result. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes that the struggles were due to setup issues and being outside the optimal operating window for the car. He also mentioned that the team may have made incorrect conclusions based on their simulation before the race weekend.
Source: motorsport
