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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has addressed suspicions raised by Red Bull.
The Mercedes team principal responded to allegations made by Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko, regarding the potential bending of the Silver Arrows’ front wing. The team introduced a new front wing at the Monaco Grand Prix, leading to a significant performance enhancement. George Russell secured pole and a podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton set the pace at the beginning of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Mercedes appeared not to have brought upgrades to Spain initially, in contrast to Red Bull and Ferrari, but confirmed bringing several unseen performance enhancements. Teams like Mercedes are pushing the limits of what is considered legal in Formula 1, especially in areas like front wings, raising discussions around banned flexi wings once again. Mercedes acknowledges the importance of aero elasticity and the interaction between different components in maximizing performance within the regulations, emphasizing the constant pursuit of improvement and innovation in the fiercely competitive F1 environment.
