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F1: FIA U-turns on flexing

Having previously insisted that it was satisfied with its means of detecting potentially illegal flexing, the FIA has now tightened up its testing process. McLaren was forced to modify its wing following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, when, after months of speculation, on-board footage of (race winner) Oscar Piastri's car 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. In the aftermath of the race the phenomenon was referred to as a 'mini-DRS'. The footage was discussed by the drivers the following week in Singapore, with Charles Leclerc admitting that it was...
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