The FIA changed the policy approach to a flexible wing in Formula 1 and moved to a more strict execution in a more generous posture.
A new load test for both front and rear wings throughout the 2025 season is introduced, displaying a U -turn at the initial location of the governing device.
The FIA has previously expressed satisfaction with the existing test and mentioned that it is difficult to implement a universally applicable test considering the various wing designs of the sports team.
But after further analysis, the FIA decided to take crucial measures on the fact that there was room for controversy among competitors last season.
Rear wing test expansion and new front wing measurement
Starting with the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA improves the static bias test of the rear wing. In addition, a new front wing test will be introduced in the Spanish Grand Prix in June, which will further adjust the flexibility of the components.
The draft update for the Technical Directive TD08 is distributed to the team, showing the promise of the FIA problem solving.
The FIA confirmed that after the end of the 2024 season, the FIA is trying to guarantee that the flexibility of the body is no longer a competition for the 2025 season, following the further analysis conducted by the FIA single sitter department. motorsport.com.
“As part of this effort, we will increase the range of rear wing tests from the beginning of the 2025 season and the additional front wing test will be introduced in the Spanish GP.
“With this step approach, the team can adapt without having to unnecessarily discard existing components. This adjustment aims to further refine the ability to monitor and implement the flexibility regulations of the body, and to ensure that all competitors will be able to promote fair and exciting races. ”
Balance of performance and regulatory compliance
The FIA’s phased approach is designed to prevent unnecessary waste of parts while giving the team a time to adjust.
In particular, the front wing restriction delayed (reducing the bending allowance from 15mm to 10mm was intended to be switched without the need to throw away the existing 2024 spec front wing.
Aero-elticity was a popular topic throughout the current regulatory cycle between 2022 and 2025. Since it was difficult to maintain the performance balance between the low -speed corner and the high -speed corner, the team has widened using flexible wings that change shape under the aerodynamic load. Operating window of cars.
In particular, MCLAREN is widely known to make the most of the championship MCL38 Roy concept.
However, Ferrari refused to succeed by questioning whether Ferrari was in the intended regulatory boundary.
In September, the Oscar Pia Tree Motors’ Onboard Camera scene in Azerbaijan Grand Prix was found to create a ‘mini DR’ effect to show the top element of the rear wing bend of the MCL38.
Ferrari’s concern and FIA reaction
Fred Vasseur, the Principal of Ferrari Team, said Scuderia had refrained from developing flexi wings last summer because of the expectation that the FIA would stop practicing.
However, the governing organization decided not to ultimately intervene, and forced Ferrari to rush its own design into Singapore.
“We were convinced that [the FIA] I will go to ‘no go’. And it went to ‘go’! So perhaps we have lost 1 ~ 2 months. It’s hard to use a cost cap. ”Vasseur said in a conversation with Motorsport.com.
“This means that it will take a lot of time in the wind if you are sure that it will not be allowed and you need to start developing something.”
The FIA is now taking measures to prevent further debate about this problem that has already been intervened last season by requesting a team, including MCLAREN to change the rear wings.
The new strict test measures should remove all ambiguity and allow all competitors to operate within the same regulatory framework.
The FIA aims to reduce disputes over fairness and maintain fairness by strengthening the supervision of wings flexibility.
The ruling organization, which has a new load test, hopes to create a more transparent and level of stadium for all teams since 2025.
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