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FIA ‘closely monitoring’ McLaren flexi rear wing design
© XPB Michael Delaney
19/09/2024 at 11:1219/09/2024 at 11:54 The FIA is considering whether to conduct a comprehensive investigation into McLaren's rear wing design following concerns about its flexibility. In Baku last weekend, video footage appeared to show the upper flap on McLaren’s rear wing structure rotate backward at high speeds, seemingly altering the slot gap to reduce drag and boost top speed—a function similar to the Drag Reduction System (DRS) but without activation from the driver. This phenomenon, which has been dubbed a ‘mini-DR’, quickly drew attention from rival teams, who called for clarification on the legality of such flexible wing elements. In...
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