Max Verstappen shrugs off F1 flexi-wing clampdown: “I don’t think it will hurt us”

Max Verstappen has downplayed the impact of the flexi-wing clampdown on Red Bull’s chances at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19 in parc ferme. Formula 1
Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing…

For Singapore, the FIA have issued a technical directive t♛o the teams that fle🥂xible wings will be closely scrutinised and potentially punished, forcing some teams to make some modifications.

This is in reference to the following rule, which states: “all aerodynamic components or bodywork influencing the car’s aerodynamic performance must be rigidly secured and immo🌄bile with respect to their frame of reference”.

At Monza, team boss Christian Horner dismissed suggestions that ♔Red Bul🍰l would be impacted.

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He said: “It’s not so𒈔mething that affects us. We’ve seen a few rubbery nose boxes, shall we say, so we’ll see those get a🌠ddressed, I guess, in Singapore.”

Verstappen echoed his team𓄧 principal, hinting that Red Bull willꦬ be as strong as usual.

“We never really had any flexible front win𝕴g or whatever. So I don’t think it will hurt us,” he explained in the FIA press conference on Thurs𝄹day.

Singapo♛re is one of the few circuits where Verstappen has yet to win in his F1 career.

During his first title-winning season, F1 didn’t race in Singapore due to the pandem🅠ic.

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Race
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian Grand…

In𒐪 2022, Verstappen endured a difficult weekend after a rare blunder on the pit wall in q🔥ualifying, while he struggled in the race.

Assessing 🔴his chances this weekend, he expects a “very tight” battle.

“I think we are just not as competitive as other tracks. I think the street circles are tougher for our car. I still💫 think that we can do a good job but it will be very t🍬ight.”

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