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fia investigation

Risks in Mercedes's 2026 front wing load test interpretation loophole
Tech

Risks in Mercedes’s 2026 front wing load test interpretation loophole

Mercedes faces potential disqualification and the loss of 43 championship points if the FIA rules their two-phase front wing movement is an intentional exploit. The team claims the aerodynamic behavior resulted from a hydraulic miscalculation rather than a regulatory breach.

8 min

The FIA investigation into Mercedes front wing flexibility
Analysis

The FIA investigation into Mercedes front wing flexibility

Ferrari has lodged a formal inquiry into the Mercedes W17 after its two-phase closing mechanism allegedly provides a braking stability advantage. The investigation examines whether the design violates aerodynamic influence limits defined in the technical regulations.

7 min

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