Max Verstappen reacts after Jos reposts footage of McLaren flexi-wing

Flexi-wings remain a hot topic iꦑn F1 despite multiple interventions from the FIA.

McLaren rear wing
McLaren rear wing
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says “a lot of people [can] see how McLaren’s rear wing has been flexing in the early part of the 2025 Formula 1 ꦦseason, sparking intrigue about the legality of the car.

The debate about flexi-wings was renewed after a 🍸video emerged on social media this week, highlighting the MCL39’s rear wing moving under load at Suzuka during the Japanese Grand Prix.

The post, which was retweeted by Max Verstappen’s father Jos on X, also included an onboard video of the Red Bul൲l RB21, which showed limited movementꦡ compared to the McLaren.

McLaren is involved in a tight scrap with Red Bull for the championship this year, prompting a comment from the latter’s star driver 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Verstappen.

But the Dutchman has taken a cautious approach over the situation, saying it is not his job to ensure McLa💛ren complies with F1’s technical regulations.

"I don't make♒ the rules," Verstappen was quoted ahead of thܫe Bahrain GP.

"I'm also not the one enforcing them, so what I see, probably a 🌱lot of people see."

“I know what is going on, but for me🏅, I just like to f🎀ocus on our car.

"Our car is the only thing that I can [control].

"Everyone is always pushing the boundaries, and it is up to the FIA to decide what is allowed, but I am not disappointed, as everyone is trying to do their best, and maybe, some 𓆏people read the🦩 regulations maybe a bit differently."

The FIA has been tightening regulations around flexible wings for some time afte🅠r it became a major talking point over ꦦthe course of the 2024 season.

The g🤪overning body issues stricter rear-wing flexibility tests from last month’s Chinese Grand Prix and anoth𒆙er clampdown is planned for the Spanish GP in June.

Several media outlets reported on Friday that the FIA is aware of the footage that is being ꦡshared widely on social media. However, no team has come forward to lodge a complaint to the FIA and call for a formal investigation.

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