The FIA will investigate McLaren and Ferrari after Red Bull formally protested their wings, reigniting the debate on flexible aerodynamics in F1.
Ferrari and McLaren should expect a visit from the FIA after Red Bull filed an “official and accusatory report” against them.
Multiple sources in Italy and England confirm that this relates to the flexible wing controversy, which has resurfaced in Formula 1 recently.
Last season, McLaren and Mercedes faced close scrutiny from Red Bull and Ferrari over the matter. McLaren proactively modified the design of their rear wing after their “mini-DRS” caused a stir in the paddock, with the upper and lower elements seen separating on the straight in Baku on the Oscar Piastri-driven, race-winning MCL38.
The FIA took action last season to monitor wing flexing, introducing cameras for surveillance but finding no breaches of regulations.
However, ahead of the 2025 F1 season, the governing body has tightened its stance, with stricter rear-wing deflection tests set to take effect in Melbourne, along with cameras refocused on the rear wings rather than the front. From the ninth round in Barcelona, similar deflection tests will apply to front wings as well.
Despite these measures, Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Waché, remains concerned about flexible wings and voiced his apprehensions to FIA stewards during pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Still unsatisfied after that exchange, Red Bull has now prepared an official and accusatory report, prompting the FIA to visit Ferrari and McLaren’s factories in Maranello and Woking for inspections.
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