P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 could be facing another row over the use of the ‘mini-DRS’ after recent claims that Ferrari and McLaren were using the concept in pre-season testing.
Last week, Ferrari and Red Bull Team Principals Fred Vasseur and Christian Horner discussed flexible front wings following clarifications from the FIA regarding McLaren and Mercedes. McLaren’s Andrea Stella stated no enforcement changes would be made to their car before the new season. However, recent Bahrain testing footage has raised suspicions of teams experimenting with flexible rear wings. Red Bull’s Pierre Wache expressed concern over outfits possibly exploiting the concept, particularly Ferrari and McLaren. As the F1 season progresses, the issue of ‘mini-DRS’ designs may spark controversy among teams and officials. With FIA regulations tightening on rear-wing flexibility, the conversation surrounding technical compliance in Formula 1 remains a hot topic.
