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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the governing body of F1, has issued a statement saying it is currently reviewing data and additional evidence from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024. The statement comes after Mclaren's mini Drs, was the talk of the town in Baku. McLaren claimed their fourth victory of the F1 2024 season in Baku, as Oscar Piastri collected his second career win. Piastri overtook Ferrari's Charles Leclerc who had the pole position. Max Verstappen lead the drivers standing while Mclaren's Lando Norris is on 2nd position.
McLaren MCL38 ‘Mini DRS’
Mclaren also took the lead in the Constructors’ Championship for the first time since March 2014, with the team holding a 20-point advantage over Red Bull. The performance of McLaren's rear wing in Baku captured the public eye with footage revealing that the top element tilted backward at high speeds on the straights. This design functions like a ‘mini DRS’, enhancing the MCL38’s straight-line speed by creating a slot gap in the rear wing.
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As the 2024 F1 season unfolds, flexi wings have come under greater scrutiny. The FIA has begun monitoring these components more closely, equipping a selection of cars with cameras during July’s Belgian Grand Prix to assess front wing flexibility.
Although McLaren's rear wing successfully passed mandatory deflection tests in Baku, there are still uncertainties regarding its compliance with FIA guidelines for allowable flexing. With the Singapore Grand Prix approaching, the FIA confirmed it is actively analyzing data and evidence from the Azerbaijan race and has not ruled out potential actions against specific teams or the introduction of new regulations during the current season.
“The FIA is closely monitoring the flexibility of bodywork on all cars and reserves the right to request teams to make modifications at any point during the season. However, if a team successfully passes all deflection tests and adheres to the regulations and technical directives, they are deemed to be in full compliance and no further action will be taken. The FIA is currently reviewing data and any additional evidence that has emerged from the Baku GP and is considering any mitigating measures for future implementation. This is part of the standard process when scrutineering technical legality and the FIA retains the authority to introduce regulatory changes during the season if required," the statement read.
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