FIA comes up with new rules for F1 teams with flexible frontwing

Next weekend, the Italian Grand Prix is on the programme and after the weekend in Monza, the FIA will adopt new rules regarding the front wings of Formula 1 cars. The FIA is intervening because clever tricks are reportedly being played by teams in order to adjust their front wings anyway.

The FIA has scrutinised flexible front wings more closely in the first part of the current Formula 1 season, as Formula 1 teams are said to have pushed the limits. Motorsport.com knows that the FIA is going to take action against such cleverness.

FIA wants to combat sleight of hand

The federation sent a document called 'TD018' to teams ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix in which the FIA stated that, in its view, constructors are using "areas of deliberately designed local conformity" and "relative movement between adjacent components" to significantly improve aerodynamic performance.

Earlier, rumours circulated that Aston Martin's front wing was too flexible. This would mean that they had advantages at speed, as the wing can bend downwards on straights, which in turn increases speed.