The FIA is set to enforce stricter regulations on the ‘gap’ in the rear wings of various racing cars, starting from the GP China. The governing body confirmed on Monday that, in accordance with technical directive 3.15.1, the test will be adjusted so that the gap in the rear wing cannot exceed 0.5 millimeters.
The FIA’s decision comes amidst renewed debate over the so-called ‘mini-DRS’. The governing body had previously announced its intention to use its right, granted under the technical directives, to adjust the test in order to put an end to the controversy. The FIA also asked various teams to use cameras during the free practice sessions in Australia to analyze any ‘car deformation’.
Stricter Tests
“Now that we have analyzed the images of deformations of the rear wings, along with the measured static deformations, the FIA concludes that there is sufficient reason to introduce a stricter test from the GP China for the rear wing,” reads the official statement. “The teams were informed of this on Monday, March 17.”
Given that the race weekend is less than a week away, teams are allowed to deviate by 0.25 millimeters from the adjusted guidelines. However, the FIA emphasizes that all cars in Melbourne met the requirements in force at that time.
