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New flexible wings rules ‘half baked'

Flexible wings are a hot topic in the F1 paddock Tensions within the Formula 1 paddock are high as ill feeling regarding the FIA’s stance on flexible rear wings boils over. Following the Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA announced it would introduce new measures to test for deflection on the rear wing. That followed allegations from Mercedes that Red Bull had employed such a design, with analysis also suggesting Ferrari, Alpine, and Alfa Romeo had followed suit. Formula 1’s technical regulations do not allow for flexible wings, with load tests in place designed to assess the legality of each car. Those tests will be ramped up, though a number of teams suggest that process will not be...
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