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McLaren fear delay in flexible wing test will benefit rival teams

Article To news overview © McLaren McLaren are not happy with the FIA for their delay in introducing tougher tests for rear wing stiffness as they fear this could put certain teams at a disadvantage. Red Bull were amongst those to be seen using a more flexible rear wing during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. The FIA wrote to teams last week to say that they had noticed some cars using rear wings that were illegally flexing, though Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has insisted that their own rear wing is legal. Following this, the rule change for tougher tests will come into effect on 15 June, yet teams will be allowed a 20 percent tolerance for a further one month after this. McLaren...
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