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F1 cars have been running under the new FIA flexi-wing rules for the first time at Spanish Grand Prix practice.
After the first day of running at the Spanish GP, Max Verstappen expressed his initial thoughts on the FIA’s stricter rules regarding flexi-wings.
The new technical directive aims to eliminate the advantages some teams gained from flexible front wings, with McLaren being one of the affected teams.
Despite the changes, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri topped FP1 and FP2, while Verstappen secured the second and third spots in the two sessions.
Verstappen mentioned that the day’s results were unexpected, but he acknowledged the enjoyable track conditions and improved car performance compared to previous Fridays.
He emphasized the need for further enhancements in car performance but noted a more positive outlook for the team moving forward.
