(Motorsports news) For this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, the FIA will implement new regulations aimed at discouraging teams from experimenting with flexi-wing maneuvers. Although it is uncertain how much of an effect the modifications will have on each team specifically, prominent experts have downplayed the likelihood of a significant change in the standings.
Wolff is interested to see what the effects will be given that there are rumors that Aston Martin has already had to scale back on some of its extreme wing flexibility this season. It will be interesting, Wolff added. “Wolff believe the Aston Martin took a step backwards with their wing moving less, although I am unsure of the specifics. Wait and see, shall we.
“I don’t know who is taking advantage of them more than others, but if anything suddenly becomes a half second slower, it might be Red Bull. Although that would be lovely, I don’t believe that will happen, Wolff added. The single-seater director of the FIA Nikolas Tombazis does not anticipate a significant change in the racing order.
I don’t think there will be significant changes, remarked. I don’t anticipate revolutions in comparison to previous interventions. The teams are not shouting and are adjusting to the adjustments pretty well because these interventions are of a medium-low level. Dave Robson, the head of vehicle performance at Williams, predicted that all teams will be forced to put in work due to the FIA’s large expectations because he anticipated there would be some effect on teams in the future.
“I think the way the TDs are written, they’re clearly aimed at quite specific things that the FIA have seen, so they must be affecting some people,” he said. “Overall, we don’t believe it has a significant impact on us. On our floors, there is some work that needs to be done, but on the wing side, it’s not a major concern. So hopefully it will calm down a bit.
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