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Mercedes may protest Red Bull over F1’s flexi-wing saga at Baku

After footage from the Spanish Grand Prix emerged showing Red Bull’s rear wing flexing at high speed, the FIA issued a technical directive that would see a new test be implemented from the French Grand Prix in June. Mercedes and McLaren are unhappy at the timing of the tougher stance, arguing that rival teams will be able to continue using the so-called “bendy” wings at the next race in Baku, where a significant straightline speed advantage could be gained. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff refused to rule out the possibility of a protest and warned such a move could result in a “messy” legal fight. “I think if the limbo wings are...
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