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The FIA sees no reason to intervene and take action upon Red Bull’s apparent concern that its Formula 1 rivals’ front wings are flexing too much, according to reports. Earlier this weekend, a report emerged that Red Bull harboured suspicions regarding Ferrari and McLaren’s front wing designs circumventing the regulation on flexing. But although teams […]
Over the weekend, a report surfaced suggesting that Red Bull had suspicions about Ferrari and McLaren’s front wing designs possibly not complying with the regulations on flexing. Teams have acknowledged the necessity of pushing the rules for competitive reasons, but the FIA reportedly expressed contentment with the existing front wing designs. The FIA’s stance means that the current flexibility tests to determine the legality of a part by applying load to the wings will remain unchanged. The FIA consistently strengthens these tests to prevent teams from exceeding the limits outlined in the technical regulations. Alongside Ferrari and McLaren, Mercedes was identified by Red Bull as pushing boundaries, with team principal Toto Wolff acknowledging extreme measures. Red Bull’s advisor mentioned that it’s typical in Formula 1 to raise complaints about competitors’ actions, emphasizing that while they didn’t file a formal complaint with the FIA, they did note the performance difference.
