Accusations of Dishonest Practices Leveled Against Elite Team McLaren
In the early stages of the Formula 1 season, a major stir has erupted in the championship battle, with the focus shifting towards the McLaren team and their controversial rear wing. The Japanese Grand Prix, won by defending champion Max Verstappen, has added fuel to the fire.
Verstappen, in his usual candid manner, has expressed his views on the matter. He clarified that he doesn't make the rules or enforce them, and that it's up to the FIA to decide whether the McLaren cars' flexible rear wing, which allegedly allows a small DRS effect even with the DRS closed, is within the regulations.
A video shared by Jos Verstappen, Max's father, has caused a stir due to the apparent flexibility of the McLaren cars' rear wing. However, it's important to note that on-board camera images can often be distorted, and as of now, no formal complaint has been filed to the FIA regarding this issue.
In a surprising turn of events, Mercedes has officially filed a complaint with the FIA against the alleged manipulated rear suspension arm of the McLaren cars. The FIA, however, has not launched an investigation into the matter yet.
It's worth mentioning that the allegations about the McLaren cars' flexible rear wing causing a small DRS effect with the DRS closed are still under discussion. The FIA's decision regarding this matter remains to be seen.
Despite the controversy, Verstappen triumphed in the Japanese Grand Prix, with Lando Norris and Piastri finishing behind him. Verstappen made his comments before the Bahrain race, and the championship battle continues to heat up as the season progresses.
Recent reports by "The Race" suggest that there's no substance to the allegations about the McLaren cars' flexible rear wing. As the F1 season unfolds, the truth about the McLaren cars' rear wing will undoubtedly come to light.
