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What F1 Is Clamping Down on with Flexi-Wings at the Spanish GP

  • The FIA will enforce technical directive TD018 starting May 28, 2025, at the Spanish Grand Prix to tighten front wing flexibility tests at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
  • This enforcement follows extensive winter monitoring and a reversed decision to maintain original 2025 tests, prompted by rising concerns over excessive front wing deflection.
  • The directive reduces permitted front wing deflection from 15mm to 10mm under 100kg load and trailing edge flex from 5mm to 3mm under 6kg load to address aeroelastic advantages.
  • FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis stated the tougher tests aim to end flexibility controversies, while Red Bull's Christian Horner said it “will affect all teams” but might not change running order.
  • The updated testing is expected to level aerodynamic benefits from flexible wings, potentially altering team performance as they adapt mid-season under stricter standards.
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gptoday.com broke the news in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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