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Red Bull has lodged an “official and accusatory file” against F1 rivals McLaren and Ferrari to the FIA regarding their use of flexi-wings.
According to a report by FUnoAnalisiTechnica, the Milton Keynes squad is reportedly concerned about the flexi-wings issue, with Technical Director Pierre Wache expressing his worries to stewards during the Bahrain pre-season test program. The FIA is now set to visit both Woking and Maranello to examine the practices of McLaren and Ferrari based on the submitted file. The debate over flexible wings dates back to last year, sparking contention between Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari over wing flexibility. McLaren’s rear wing configurations, especially on low-drag circuits like Azerbaijan, have raised questions about legality within the regulations. The FIA has introduced stricter measures, including mounted cameras on cars to monitor potential rule breaches, with more stringent deflection testing now imposed on rear and front wings, potentially impacting competition dynamics. McLaren’s Team Principal, Andrea Stella, remains positive about the changes, stating that adjustments for compliance are minimal ahead of the season.
