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FIA introduce locator dots to check on wing flexing as F1 protest looms

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 826 views )

The FIA has placed locator dots on the wings of all cars at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as part of its clampdown on potential illegal flexing. read more »

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Max: Our front wing doesn’t flex as much as others

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 779 views )

While there is plenty of continued talk about rear wings, Max Verstappen was keen to keep the front wings on the agenda as well in Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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Hamilton concerned over rivals' bendy-wing advantage

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1345 views )

Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and the drivers in other F1 teams that have continued to run controversial 'bendy wings' will gain an advantage... read more »

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Hamilton wing opinion ‘doesn’t make a difference’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 769 views )

Sir Lewis Hamilton says his opinion on the legality of Red Bull's so-called 'bendy' rear wings "doesn't really make a difference", and he will... read more »

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Will anyone protest flexi-wings as F1 goes back to Baku?

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 783 views )

Crash.net previews this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where huge focus will be on Formula 1's flexi-wings row that is expected to heat up as Baku returns to the... read more »

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Aston Martin offer FIA help in flexi-wings wrangle

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 891 views )

Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer says Formula 1 has 5,000 engineers who can help the FIA with regulatory issues if required. read more »

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Wings are back on the menu in Azerbaijan

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 698 views )

As Formula 1 returns to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, there's a chance the off-track conversation could draw much attention. read more »

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Vasseur criticises timing of rear wing changes

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 733 views )

Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur believes that changing the rules on rear wings mid-season is far from "ideal". read more »

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Flexi-wings won't be "a game-changer at all" in Baku F1 race

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1469 views )

Following comments from Lewis Hamilton about Red Bull's "bendy wing" over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, a saga emerged surrounding the flexibility of the rear... read more »

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Marko: Tyres bigger than wings in title battle

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 808 views )

Helmut Marko believes tyres will be more important than the controversy over wings in the World Championship fight between Mercedes and Red Bull. read more »

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Marko: Wolff 'should look at his front wings' amid F1 protest warnings

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1483 views )

F1 teams have been engaged in debate over the stability of rear wings since the Spanish Grand Prix, when Lewis Hamilton passed comment about Red Bull running a "bendy... read more »

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Mercedes backed by Aston Martin in flexi-wing row

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 738 views )

Mercedes has garnered the support of Aston Martin in the fight against flexi-wings and the proposed change to test protocols in F1. read more »

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Marko sees ‘protest potential’ in W12 front wing

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1050 views )

With Red Bull's 'bendy rear wing' set to be outlawed, Helmut Marko now wants tests to be tightened up on front wings. read more »

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Video: What Are Flexi-Wings & Why Are They So Controversial In Formula 1?

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1522 views )

Video footage of Red Bull’s rear wing tilting back at high speeds at the Barcelona grand prix courted the ire of Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton quick to draw attention to the... read more »

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Why Red Bull flexi-wings are so effective

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 747 views )

Would it be a true F1 title battle between two teams without a technical controversy along the way? read more »

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New wing tests ‘could cost some teams 0.5sec’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 937 views )

Otmar Szafnauer agrees with Lewis Hamilton that the imminent clampdown on 'bendy wings' could cost some teams considerable lap time. read more »

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Formula 1: Mercedes may protest over flex-wings for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 969 views )

Mercedes refuse to rule out lodging a protest if rival teams run flexible rear wings at the forthcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1281 views )

Amid concern from the FIA that a number of teams were exploiting flexible rear wings to get a straightline speed boost, new rigidity tests are being introduced from the French... read more »

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Aston Martin: Flexi-wing clampdown could cost some F1 teams 0.5s

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1217 views )

A number of outfits, including Red Bull, Ferrari, Alpine and Alfa Romeo, have been using clever aero designs to flex their wings at high speed for a straightline boost.However,... read more »

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FIA’s ‘bendy wing’ rule change ‘a joke’ – Vasseur

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 963 views )

Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur has joined Christian Horner in saying the new FIA technical directive over 'bendy wings' will incur huge cost for his team. read more »

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What are flexi-wings and why do F1 teams want them?

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 953 views )

Video footage of Red Bull's rear wing tilting back at high speeds on the Barcelona straight at the previous grand prix courted the ire of Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton... read more »

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Ferrari 'redesign required' after "exploiting" rear wing flexing - Binotto

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1206 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has revealed Ferrari is among the teams that have been exploiting flexible rear wings this season ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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Ferrari F1 admits it's exploiting flexi-wing before FIA clampdown

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1223 views )

Ferrari has admitted it is one of the Formula 1 teams that has been exploiting flexible rear wings during this season, ahead of the FIA's clampdown at the French Grand... read more »

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Alfa Romeo blasts FIA's flexi-wing clampdown 'a joke'

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2386 views )

The FIA is introducing new tests from the French GP to ensure that rear wings are not flexing too much and handing some teams a straightline speed advantage on the... read more »

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How real is the protest threat over F1's flexi-wing row?

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1406 views )

For while a recent move by the FIA to introduce tough tests to clamp down on 'bendy wings' may have been aimed at bringing an end to controversy over the matter, the... read more »