Why the legality of Mercedes’ trick F1 front wing wasn’t in real doubt

The focus is on a thin piece of carbon fibre that connects the uppermost flap to the nosecone.While it is detail-driven by a cute reading of the rulebook, it has not sparked some kind of legal furore among rival teams – as has been suggested – before the FIA finally declared it legal.The thin connecting piece is fully compliant with the relevant Article 3.9.1 section e) of the technical …Keep reading