The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the governing body of Formula 1, will introduce new, and stricter tests on the front wings of the F1 cars.
It was noted by several that the front wings of some cars seem to be flexing too much under aerodynamic loads, providing an unfair advantage. The technical rules expressly forbid moving aerodynamic components.
In a recent restriction on so-called 'flexi-wings' the FIA has sent a technical directive to all teams, seen by Autosport magazine, which lays out plans to introduce a new front wing loading test focusing on the flaps. "FIA intends to introduce a further load/deflection test on parts of the bodywork forward of the front wheels,” says the technical directive. "A 60N point load will be applied to any part of the trailing edge of any front wing flap, the load will be applied normal to the flap at the relevant point. Under the load, the deflection may not exceed 3mm when measured vertically at the trailing edge”, reads the letter sent to the teams. Recent Articles
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