Toto Wolff Reveals Why F1's Flexi Wing Crackdown Didn't Change the Game

"The technical directive was just a hope": Sky F1 pundits reflect on Spanish GP

Sky Sport F1 pundits, guests on the Race Anatomy show, shared their thoughts on the Spanish Grand Prix, the race in which technical directive TD18 came into effect, reducing the flexibility of front wings. Opinions from the Race Anatomy guests Journalist Leo Turrini introduced the topic, stating: “But this famous technical directive that was supposed to change everything, that was supposed to reopen the World Championship? Then we get [to Barcel…

How flexi-wing clampdown proved there's no ‘magic bullet' in F1

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has lamented that there is no "magic bullet" after the new F1 rules on flexi-wings flattered to deceive in terms of spicing up the competition. The post How flexi-wing clampdown proved there's no ‘magic bullet' in F1 appeared first on Motorsport Week.

How flexi-wing clampdown proved there’s no ‘magic bullet’ in F1

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has lamented that there is no “magic bullet” after the new Formula 1 rules on flexi-wings flattered to deceive in terms of spicing up the competition. The FIA’s technical directive [TD], which clamped down on the amount of flexibility in cars’ front wings under heavy load, was initially hyped as a potential way of reducing gaps between teams, with McLaren apparently benefiting from the previous regulations. How…

Toto Wolff reveals why F1's flexi wing crackdown didn't change the game

Toto Wolff concedes F1's Spanish Grand Prix flexi wing technical directive proved there's no "magic bullet" in Formula 1.

TECH WEEKLY: How every F1 team reacted to the front wing flexing clampdown in Spain – and what changed on track | Formula 1®

In the clampdown upon front wing flexing introduced at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA was seeking to address two mechanisms through which it believed some teams might be gaining an advantage.