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Lando Norris Defends McLaren's Compliance Amid Red Bull Criticism

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Norris urges Red Bull to focus on improving performance rather than questioning McLaren’s wing designs.

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Norris cuts a relaxed figure in Bahrain, despite his lead in the drivers’ championship having been cut to one point
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Overview

  • Lando Norris asserts McLaren's car design, including its wing flexibility, fully complies with FIA regulations despite criticism from Red Bull and others.
  • Norris challenges Red Bull to improve their performance instead of raising concerns about McLaren's innovations, emphasizing McLaren's focus on self-improvement.
  • The FIA has introduced stricter rear wing gap allowances earlier this season and will implement tougher front wing flex tests starting with the Spanish Grand Prix.
  • Norris dismisses claims based on video footage of wing flex, arguing such evidence can be misleading and lacks technical accuracy.
  • The FIA is exploring the future use of in-race camera footage to monitor and enforce compliance with wing flex regulations.