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F1: FIA admits concern over flexing rear wings

Following on-board footage in Azerbaijan, the FIA is to review whether teams are using flexing rear wings. Footage from race-winner Oscar Piastri's McLaren appeared to show the upper element of the rear wing rotate at speed on the straights, giving the appearance of opening up the slot gap, thereby reducing drag and increasing top speed. Talk in the paddock after the footage appeared led to talk of 'mini-DRS'. Ahead of this weekend's Singapore race the FIA has issued a brief statement in reaction to the footage. '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,' it reads....
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