Ferrari has complained to Formula 1 governing body the FIA that the McLaren front wing could be flexing beyond the limits of the technical regulations, according to German publication Auto Motor und Sport. The cars of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are expected to be checked at Suzuka this weekend but Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh is confident that no discrepancies will be discovered.
It is believed Ferrari is also unhappy with Red Bull, which was first to be subjected to a flexi-wing debate mid-season in 2010. According to the Italian outfit, the entire front wings of McLaren and Red Bull could be loosening up at high speed.
“I don't envisage any particular problems for McLaren in that regard in the near term and, consequently, I don't think it is anything that will harm us,” Whitmarsh is quoted as saying by ESPN in the latest Vodafone Phone-In. “Also, I'm not aware of anything with Red Bull.
“I think the FIA technical department have to remain vigilant and be testing front wings, rear wings and attachment systems all the time and making sure they comply with the testing requirements of the regulations, but also that the teams don't find other ingenious or creative ways to circumvent the intention. I think from time to time many teams get spoken to by the FIA and are expected to correct a situation.
“We're not in such a situation ourselves and I am not aware, and do not think, it will be an issue that will affect the championship.”
With six races to go including Suzuka this weekend, McLaren sit second in the Constructors’ Championship and 36 points in arrears of Red Bull.
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