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The FIA has rejected Ferrari and Red Bull complaints over the front wings on both McLaren and Mercedes’ Formula 1 challengers. Both Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur expressed concerns over their rivals’ front wings, insinuating they were flexing beyond what is deemed fair through the regulations. Vasseur said it was a matter […]
Both Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur have raised concerns about rival teams’ front wings potentially flexing beyond what is considered fair under the regulations. While Vasseur expressed a wish to address the issue with FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis, Horner emphasized leaving the matter to the FIA. The FIA released a statement confirming compliance with the 2024 regulations but ongoing monitoring of front wings to assess dynamic behaviors and potential irregularities. The load-bearing flexi-wing checks have been a focus since the Belgian Grand Prix, with McLaren and Mercedes also under scrutiny. This development adds to Red Bull’s challenges, as the team aims to address performance issues and close the gap in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Max Verstappen’s remarks about his car’s performance and the competitive landscape further highlight the complexity of the Formula 1 season.
