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Oscar Piastri has addressed the ongoing debate around flexi-wings and McLaren’s rear-wing design.
Oscar Piastri refuted the notion that McLaren’s rear wing is the secret to their impressive performances in F1, highlighting that it is legal and has passed all required tests. The topic arose during the Azerbaijan GP, where Piastri was leading the race, effectively fending off Charles Leclerc’s advances due to the rear-wing’s flexible nature at high speeds. The debate on flexible wings has caught the attention of the FIA, prompting them to monitor wing flexing across teams, but no violations have been found yet. Piastri emphasized that McLaren’s rear wing is not solely responsible for the MCL38’s speed, stating it is a legal part that adheres to regulations. He admitted that he only became aware of the wing’s flexing capabilities post-race and clarified that it is a result of McLaren optimizing technical rules within legal limits to enhance performance.
