Ferrari's flexi-wing review by the FIA explained: this is what the federation saw!

In the run-up to the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari were said to visited by a technical delegation from the FIA to complete an additionally check on the front wing. From the race in Barcelona, there was a new technical directive in effect, which limited the flexibility of the front wing. As a result, most teams introduced a new one for the Spanish GP.

Was there a check at Ferrari? The answer to that question is ‘yes’. But the check was a standard procedure. When teams bring new parts to the circuit, the FIA checks them of course. Ferrari work closely with the FIA and naturally wants to stay as close as possible to the allowed limit. That’s also why the FIA performs a test, so the Italian squad know if adjustments need to be made.

Indeed, last weekend Ferrari made a minor adjustment to the wing, as the team can confirm to GPblog. But it is good to emphasize that this was a routine check.

Not only Ferrari, but all teams that brought a new wing received a visit from the motorsport federation. So, for example, Red Bull Racing too. Every new part on an F1 car is indeed assessed and approved or disapproved by the technical delegation.