FIA steps in as Mercedes and Red Bull bicker over flexible rear wings – Wide World of Sports

Formula One’s governing body will introduce stringent new checks ahead of next month’s French Grand Prix, amid veiled accusations from world champion Lewis Hamilton that rivals Red Bull are enjoying a performance advantage from a flexible rear wing.
Hamilton made the claims at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, suggesting Red Bull’s rear wing was flexing at high speed.
A rear wing that flexes on the straight will reduce the drag the car produces, increasing its top speed.
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