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George Russell Mocks McLaren as FIA Enforces Front-Wing Restrictions

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 31, 2025
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George Russell Mocks McLaren as FIA Enforces Front-Wing Restrictions

Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 29, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell during the press conference ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Albert Gea

George Russell mocks McLaren amidst F1 front-wing crackdown

In a surprising turn of events at the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren seems unfazed by the FIA’s efforts to curb front-wing flexing in Formula 1. Despite stricter regulations introduced by the FIA, McLaren showed no signs of slowing down during practice sessions at the Circuit de Catalunya.

The FIA implemented new load tests mandating that front wings should not flex more than 10mm under even weight distribution, a decrease from the previous 15mm limit. Many anticipated McLaren to struggle under the new rules, yet the team defied expectations. Lando Norris topped FP1, while his teammate Oscar Piastri led the pack in FP2, leaving observers in awe of McLaren’s performance.

Interestingly, McLaren did not make any adjustments to their MCL39 front wing, unlike their competitors who rushed to comply with the updated regulations by introducing new front wings. Despite this, McLaren’s competitiveness remained intact, leaving onlookers puzzled by their resilience.

George Russell, who finished second in the second practice session just 0.286s behind Piastri, humorously remarked on McLaren’s unchanged front wing, sarcastically stating, “It’s clearly slowed McLaren down a lot! Yeah, good news!”

As the F1 season progresses, McLaren’s unexpected success amidst regulatory changes raises eyebrows and sparks speculation about their competitive advantage. Stay tuned for more updates as the Spanish Grand Prix unfolds.

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