Flexiwings 2024

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So it looks like the teams selected are McLaren, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Sauber. Of course Redbull aren’t on of the selected teams.

Its Red Bull, Mclaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Nico Hulkenberg based on Thomas Maher on X

Merc also have the reference points on their wing, As do Sauber

[FlYiNgIcEmAn]

Merc also have the reference points on their wing, As do Sauber

I think all teams have those points.

[Quantum]

Just look at the merc front wing, I think it even flexes more than the mclaren one, in Spa.

The Slow Motion video at the Chicane bumps (turns 19-20), every car filmed was visibly flexing.
There is nothing that will ever be done about that unless you have concrete front wings.

[Vaexa]

Just look at the merc front wing, I think it even flexes more than the mclaren one, in Spa.

The Slow Motion video at the Chicane bumps (turns 19-20), every car filmed was visibly flexing.
There is nothing that will ever be done about that unless you have concrete front wings.

The new deflection tests measure deflection of the flaps relative to the endplates, not the vibrations you see when these cars mount kerbs.

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Just look at the merc front wing, I think it even flexes more than the mclaren one, in Spa.

The Slow Motion video at the Chicane bumps (turns 19-20), every car filmed was visibly flexing.
There is nothing that will ever be done about that unless you have concrete front wings.

The new deflection tests measure deflection of the flaps relative to the endplates, not the vibrations you see when these cars mount kerbs.

It's also looking at the deformation of the endplates themselves

[Rikhart]

Just look at the merc front wing, I think it even flexes more than the mclaren one, in Spa.

The Slow Motion video at the Chicane bumps (turns 19-20), every car filmed was visibly flexing.
There is nothing that will ever be done about that unless you have concrete front wings.

I'm talking about flexing when in a straight, and then comparing that to when they reach the braking point.

[f1isgood]

Anything on this yet?

[AR3-GP]

Presenting without comment.

[bluechris]

Presenting without comment.

well there isnt anything anyone can say... we all have eyes except FIA lol.

[PapayaFan481]

That amount on the Merc doesn't look like it would be beneficial - almost too much wobble!! (I'm sure I'm wrong though lol)

[bluechris]

That amount on the Merc doesn't look like it would be beneficial - almost too much wobble!! (I'm sure I'm wrong though lol)

It helps the drivers to be cool in extreme hot races. The wobling produces air to the cockpit. All is fine, lets move on.

[PapayaFan481]

That amount on the Merc doesn't look like it would be beneficial - almost too much wobble!! (I'm sure I'm wrong though lol)

It helps the drivers to be cool in extreme hot races. The wobling produces air to the cockpit. All is fine, lets move on.

[PapayaFan481]

To be honest I don't get the fuss. If they pass the tests but manage to have flex when loaded up at speed, well played to the team(s). Everyone has a budget cap and resource allowance. If they manage to do this within that, then is it any different than other aero developments? I say no.

So I agree, nothing to see, move along.

[f1isgood]

Presenting without comment.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxLB0ynT/Ferrari-Spa-2024-FP1.gif

https://i.postimg.cc/59QY5VpJ/Mercedes-Spa-2024-FP1.gif

Thank you! Is there a similar shot for McL and Red Bull?

If that Merc wing is not flexing, the earth isn't rotating, according to the FIA

[AR3-GP]

Presenting without comment.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxLB0ynT/Ferrari-Spa-2024-FP1.gif

https://i.postimg.cc/59QY5VpJ/Mercedes-Spa-2024-FP1.gif

Thank you! Is there a similar shot for McL and Red Bull?

If that Merc wing is not flexing, the earth isn't rotating, according to the FIA

I think there is a Red Bull replay, but I don't remember the session. While I was skimming the replay, I found one for Aston. Aston is somewhere in the middle. Not as rigid as Ferrari, but not as flexible as Mercedes either. The "mechanism" is similar to the Mercedes though. Flap adjuster is outside and the free inboard edge enables the motion of the outer section of the flap.

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Edit: found Mclaren



Red Bull has the flap adjuster mechanism on the inboard side so this kind of degree of freedom is not even possible. The two sections of the flap on the onboard side are rigid and bridged by the adjustment mechanism, otherwise you could not set the flap position.