Formula 1: why FIA’s battle against flexible wings is still ongoing

Shortly before the appearance of Formula 1 in Japan, the FIA can be seen in the cards. The drivers are particularly interested in this decision.

Phoenix Without Wings: A Case Against Aero in Formula Student

It is one of the great debates in Formula Student, the long-running racecar design competition for universities. Do you run your car with aerodynamic devices, or not? Judging by the results table from the 2024 Formula Student UK competition at Silverstone, you would think the resounding answer to that question would be yes. The top three cars all sported substantial aero packages, bringing features such as elaborate front and rear wing designs, …

Formula 1: why FIA’s battle against flexible wings is still ongoing

The issue of flexible wings resurfaces every season and consistently sparks disputes and controversies among teams, who continually push the boundaries of research and development. This has also been the case in 2025, which began with two technical directives specifically addressing wing flexion, both front and rear. Although this topic has always been central for both teams and the FIA, with ground-effect cars, the exploitation of aeroelasticit…