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Latest flexi-wing controversy a matter for FIA, says Smedley

Williams says that there is little ground for teams to complain about rivals using clever tricks to help wings flex at high-speed, if their cars are passing all the current FIA deflection tests. There has been intrigue in the Montreal paddock about the behaviour of the Ferrari rear wing and the Red Bull front wing – which have appeared on video to both bend at high speed to help reduce drag. But despite such behaviour being an area that has often been exploited, and some teams questioning as to whether or not either design is in the spirit of the regulations, the Red Bull and Ferrari wings have passed all tests currently laid down. Williams head of vehicle performance Rob Smedley said...
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