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Oscar Piastri shrugs off “overhyped” front wing clampdown: “We’re confident”
Oscar Piastri is not concerned about McLaren’s season being affected by the FIA’s clampdown on flexi-wings for the Spanish Grand Prix, labeling the change as overhyped. The focus for this weekend’s race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is on the stricter tests now imposed on the front wing. The 2025 F1 season will see the introduction of more stringent tests to address concerns about wing flexibility. McLaren’s rear wing attracted scrutiny after Piastri’s victory in Azerbaijan, prompting increased monitoring of aeroelasticity. Despite the changes, many drivers believe the impact on the pecking order in Spain will be minimal. Looking ahead to Sunday’s race, Piastri expects another close battle with McLaren teammate Lando Norris following their recent performances.
