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FIA Shocks F1 Teams with Clampdown: ‘Four or Five’ Forced into Compliance Surge

David Castro by David Castro
March 30, 2025
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The FIA Cracks Down on Flexi-Wings: Teams Forced to Make Changes After Latest Clampdown

In a shocking turn of events at the Chinese Grand Prix, the FIA dropped a bombshell on “four or five” Formula 1 teams, revealing that they needed to make urgent modifications to their rear wings to comply with the new flexi-wing regulations for F1 2025. The FIA’s director of single-seaters, Nikolas Tombazis, disclosed that a stricter technical directive was implemented, significantly reducing the allowable rear wing flexibility when vertical load was applied.

While some teams initially denied the need for adjustments between races, Alpine and Haas came forward, admitting that minor tweaks were necessary to meet the stringent new guidelines. On the other hand, teams like McLaren and Red Bull boldly declared that their cars were already in compliance, despite the FIA’s intensified scrutiny.

Tombazis emphasized the critical nature of the tests, highlighting that although certain teams passed the previous assessments, nearly half of the grid was at risk of failing to meet the updated standards introduced in China. The correlation between measured deflection and on-board camera footage was undeniable, exposing those teams whose rear wings exhibited excessive flexibility.

When pressed about McLaren’s assurance regarding their rear wing, Tombazis cast doubts on their claims, hinting at a potential oversight in compliance. The FIA’s temporary tolerance of 0.25mm for flexibility was a temporary reprieve at the Chinese Grand Prix, with plans to eliminate this leniency at the upcoming race in Japan, subjecting all teams to even more rigorous scrutiny from Suzuka onwards.

The FIA’s uncompromising stance on flexi-wings has sent shockwaves through the F1 paddock, leaving teams scrambling to ensure their compliance with the new regulations. As the battle for aerodynamic supremacy rages on, the FIA remains vigilant in its mission to uphold fairness and competitiveness in the world of Formula 1.

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