The FIA has been scrutinized over its handling of complaints regarding McLaren’s car, particularly its rear wing design. Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Wache, expressed concerns during testing, claiming the design might be in breach of regulations. However, the FIA initially turned down Red Bull’s complaint, prompting them to file an official protest.
*Key Developments:*
– *Investigation*: The FIA is expected to launch an investigation into McLaren’s and Ferrari’s cars, focusing on their rear wing designs.
– *Red Bull’s Concerns*: Red Bull believes both teams might be exploiting loopholes in the regulations, giving them an unfair advantage.
– *McLaren’s Response*: McLaren offered minor adjustments to their DRS device on the rear wing after FIA discussions following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but it’s unclear if this relates to the current complaint.
– *FIA’s Role*: The FIA will likely visit McLaren’s and Ferrari’s bases to inspect their cars before the Australian Grand Prix.
The investigation’s outcome could significantly impact the competitive balance in Formula 1, particularly with Ferrari and McLaren currently vying for top spots. Red Bull’s complaint may be connected to previous concerns raised about McLaren’s design ¹.
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