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Formula 1 teams are set to face increased scrutiny of their rear wings from the Australian Grand Prix amid fresh concerns about ‘mini-DRS’ tricks being used again
Formula 1 teams are facing increased scrutiny of their rear wings from the Australian Grand Prix due to concerns about ‘mini-DRS’ tricks resurfacing. Some teams’ rear wings showed suspicious behavior during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Despite attempts by the FIA to prevent wing flexing, teams like Ferrari and McLaren are allegedly still engaging in such practices. To address this, the FIA has requested teams to provide housings for cameras to monitor rear wing behavior more effectively. These cameras will help track any irregularities in how the wings flex at high speeds, similar to the monitoring of front wings introduced last year. The FIA is prepared to take further action if any violations are found, potentially leading to stricter tests or individual warnings to teams. In a bid to prevent teams from exploiting aero elasticity, changes have already been made to regulations this year, with additional tests for front wings coming into effect from the Spanish Grand Prix.
