The FIA is to introduce new tests on rear wing stiffness ahead of the French Grand Prix in response to Lewis Hamilton bringing Red Bull’s “bendy” wing into the spotlight in Barcelona. Red Bull are among several teams believed to be exploiting the benefits of aerodynamic aeroelasticity but Horner insisted that its car complies with F1’s regulations. “The car is designed to comply with the regulations, and, of course, there are tests the FIA has to measure that and our car complies with all of those tests,” Horner said. “Now, occasionally the FIA will change those tests, which they have the right to do. They’ve done that, and that of course, then means that effectively it’s...
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