FIA Clarifies Front-Wing Flexing Compliance

The FIA has confirmed that all 2024 Formula 1 front wings comply with regulations, rejecting complaints from Red Bull and Ferrari about excessive flexing. The governing body has been examining front wings at every event, conducting numerous checks and acquiring additional data to assess dynamic behaviors.

Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has called for the FIA to analyze the front wings of McLaren and Mercedes, citing concerns that they may be exploiting a loophole in the regulations. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that if the FIA deems the wings legal, Red Bull will change their own wing to match. The FIA has confirmed that all Formula 1 car front wings are currently compliant with the 2024 regulations, amid questions over the legality of McLaren and Mercedes' designs. The governing body has been using cameras to track the flexing of front wings and has collected data from multiple tracks to ensure a comprehensive assessment.