According to British motorsport magazine Autosport, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile has performed revised deflection tests during the technical inspection of the Formula 1 cars in the paddock of the circuit of Suzuka in Japan.
A rumour started to circulate after the Grand Prix of Singapore, saying that teams McLaren and Red Bull Racing were using front wings that could rotate backward on their axis at high speed, reducing aerodynamic drag. The tricky wings were apparently able to pass the standard deflection tests.
The FIA therefore decided to introduce new tests in Japan to ensure that no teams are using these moveable front wings.
Sources have confirmed Autosport that the FIA has moved where a test load is applied to the front wing. The magazine understands that all teams passed the tests that were conducted at Suzuka.
However, it is unclear whether or not modifications had been made from previous designs that some teams had been using, as they were pre-warned about the new tests.
A rumour started to circulate after the Grand Prix of Singapore, saying that teams McLaren and Red Bull Racing were using front wings that could rotate backward on their axis at high speed, reducing aerodynamic drag. The tricky wings were apparently able to pass the standard deflection tests.
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| McLaren MP4-27 front wing. (Photo: WRi2) |
The FIA therefore decided to introduce new tests in Japan to ensure that no teams are using these moveable front wings.
Sources have confirmed Autosport that the FIA has moved where a test load is applied to the front wing. The magazine understands that all teams passed the tests that were conducted at Suzuka.
However, it is unclear whether or not modifications had been made from previous designs that some teams had been using, as they were pre-warned about the new tests.