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New wing tests ‘could cost some teams 0.5sec’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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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 2 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

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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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 980 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 909 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 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 646 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 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 864 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 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 903 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2006 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1063 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 »

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Wing directive a joke, says angry Vasseur

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 617 views )

Alfa Romeo team boss, Frederic Vasseur has hit out over the decision to enforce more rigorous tests on bendy wings, insisting the move will cost the smaller teams money they... read more »

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Ferrari will need to redesign rear wing to comply confirms Binotto

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 767 views )

Ferrari are one of a handful of teams that must redesign their rear wing to comply with a technical directive issued by the FIA last week, as it clamps down on bendy, or... read more »

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Wolff warns of possible protests over "bendy" wings

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 776 views )

Describing the FIA's approach to the "bendy" wings issue as "half-baked", Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff warns of potential protests. read more »

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Wolff warns of protests as he slams flexi wing ruling

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 557 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has warned of possible protests over the "half-baked" FIA ruling on flexible wings. read more »

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Mercedes warns of 'bendy wing' protests

over 2 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 769 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff warned on Thursday of protests and possible court action if Formula One's governing body did not speed up a 'half-baked' clampdown... read more »

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Ferrari admits exploiting flexible rear wings ahead of FIA clampdown

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 773 views )

The FIA informed teams ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix that it will soon introduce tougher rear wing pull back tests to stop them exploiting flexible aerodynamics.The governing... read more »

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Wolff: ‘Half-baked’ flexi-wing rule change risks protests

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 683 views )

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 runs the risk of protests following the FIA’s action over flexible rear wings, and joked that his team would introduce its own... read more »

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Wolff: F1 risks protests with "half-baked" flexi-wing tweak

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1095 views )

With the FIA introducing a fresh clampdown on 'bendy' wings from the French GP, there is mounting concern from some outfits about the benefits their rivals can get by... read more »

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Seidl "not happy" with FIA's 'bendy wing' delay

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1050 views )

McLaren team boss, Andreas Seidl is "not happy" with the delay in introducing new tests to monitor so-called "bendy" wings. read more »

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McLaren angry with FIA’s ‘bendy wing’ stance

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 587 views )

McLaren "strongly disagree" with the FIA's current plan to eventually outlaw 'bendy wings', saying the governing body needs to be more proactive in its... read more »

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McLaren "strongly disagree" with timing of clampdown on F1 'bendy wings'

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 773 views )

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl is unhappy with the speed at which the FIA is moving to clampdown on Formula 1's 'bendy wing' debate. read more »

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Formula 1: McLaren unhappy with flexible wing test delay

over 2 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 627 views )

McLaren say they "strongly disagree" with a delay in the implementation of tests to deal with illegal flexible wings in Formula 1. read more »

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McLaren: F1 flexi-wing tests delay is 'unacceptable'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 861 views )

As Autosport revealed last week, the FIA is introducing new loads tests and visual checks on 'bendy' rear wings after suspecting teams were gaining an aero... read more »

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FIA’s rear wing changes won’t decide title – Marko

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 519 views )

Red Bull driver programme boss Helmut Marko says the FIA's upcoming change of stance on rear wings will not impact the title race. read more »

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"Bendy" wing clampdown will not affect title fight

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 744 views )

Suggesting that the clampdown on "bendy" wings will not only impact Red Bull, Helmut Marko insists that the move will not compromise his team's fight for the... read more »