Why FIA Is fighting flexi wings at Spanish GP, Mercedes drops new suspension for Barcelona GP, and other big updates

Why FIA Is fighting flexi wings at Spanish GP

The FIA has set stricter rules for the Spanish Grand Prix to stop teams from using front wings that shift under pressure. This follows earlier updates to rear wing tests, where the allowed movement was reduced to keep everything within the rules. Under the new rules, front wings must not move more than 10mm when 100kg is applied, and the edge must stay within 3mm under a small load. The FIA says teams have focused more on each other’s designs, and they hope these tighter checks will settle the issue.

Click here to read the full article by Lewis Larkam (crash.net)

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Mercedes drops new suspension for Barcelona GP

Mercedes brought a new rear suspension to the Imola race to improve the car’s handling, but drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli struggled with inconsistency. Because they weren’t sure if the new suspension was the problem, Mercedes went back to their old setup for the Monaco race and will use it while they fix the new one. Since the Bahrain race, Mercedes has not been as fast, and this has allowed teams like Ferrari and Red Bull to catch up to them. They also tested a new front wing at Imola to prepare for new rules about stiffer wings,  with the Imola and Monaco races used to gather important information.

Click here to read the full article by Jon Noble & Rosario Giuliana & Gary Anderson (the-race.com)

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F1 commits to biofuels and carbon cuts in 2025

Formula 1 has started a new fuel plan to reach its goal of Net Zero by 2030, with 37 trucks that run on biofuel, clean energy in the paddock, and fully sustainable fuel in F2 and F3 races. At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, F1 used a new power system made from vegetable oil, solar panels, and batteries, which reduced paddock carbon emissions by about 90%. F1 says the new fuel, which will go into all cars in 2026, also works in normal road cars without any changes. The sport also added cleaner jet fuel, which reduced flight emissions by up to 80%, and says these changes will support the environment while the fan experience stays the same.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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Mercedes breaks down tough Monaco weekend

Jodi and Team Representative Bradley Lord explain what went wrong in George’s qualifying, why the team stuck to one pit strategy, and what they expect from F1’s return to Spain. Bradley also answers a few extra questions, including how much the new technical directive could impact Mercedes and how team morale is heading into Spain.

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Team Torque sets sail with Coulthard

Team Torque is back with Episode 4, and this one’s all about Monaco. It’s not your usual setup either; the team takes to the water for a special edition recorded on a luxury boat. Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz sit down with special guest David Coulthard to talk racing in Monaco, matcha, and a few surprising topics you wouldn’t expect. It’s a relaxed, fun chat that brings a fresh vibe to the Monaco GP weekend.