F1 Gossip: FIA to clamp down on ‘bendy wings’ after Hamilton comments

In the latest Formula 1 Gossip column, FIA set to introduce new rear wing flexibility tests, update on Turkish GP expected, and Steiner hits out at Wolff...
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB16B.
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- ꦿFormula 1’s governing body the FIA has warned teams it will introduce new rear wing flexibility tests from next month amid suspicionsཧ of rule bending

Seven-time world ch❀ampion Lewis Hamilton made comments about Red Bull having a “bendy” rear wing over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, leading Red Bull boss Christian Horner to insist the team is playing by the rules.

But the FIA sent a note to teaꦚms on Tuesday in which it confirmed new load deflection tests would be introduced from 15 June ()♓ 

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- An upda🧔te on the Turkish GP is expected in the coming days in response to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country. One alternative that is being considered includes swapping the dates betꦏween Azerbaijan and Turkey () 

- Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has accused his Mercedes opposite number Toto Wolff of wishing to 'show who is in command' after complaining about Nikita Mazepin to ꦰrace control during the Spanish GP ()

- Lewis Hamilton has explained why it was an “amazing moment” to receive glowing praise from 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill over the Spanish✤ GP weekend () 

- Haas rookie Mick Schumacher has apologised to his crew for ‘putting the team in danger’ after he overshot his marks and forced the front jackman to take evasive acti✤on during the Spanish GP () 

- Red Bull and Alfa Romeo continued Pireꦿlli’s 18-inch tyre testing programme in Barcelona on Tuesday (Pirelli, Twitter)

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