By Ernesto Nigro
It has been reported now by multiple sources that there may be some concern by some teams that the McLaren rear wing sports a slot which is in direct violation of the sport’s technical regulations.
Christian Horner was quoted as saying that a slot in the wing is designed to cut drag and increase straight line speed. “We’ve asked the FIA for clarification although I think Ferrari are probably more excited than we are to be honest,”.
A McLaren spokesman said: “We’re very confident our car is entirely legal, McLaren is not aware of any protest.” “In fact, we’ve spoken to Ferrari this morning, and they’re not aware of any protest either,” said the McLaren spokesman.
Subsequent reports said the FIA is not currently concerned about the MP4-25, but has accepted an invitation to study the rear wing in detail.
Personal View:
If legal, McLaren is cleverly pushing the envelope of the regulations and I believe that we will see it on all cars shortly if not already by Bahrain.
HOWEVER, if not legal, I’m sure McLaren will have a spare bolt on rear wing without the slot ready to go.
Here is my beef with this all… The FIA needs to declare it legal or not immediately, so teams will not waste money and resources trying to scramble and develop a part that may or may not be legal… The FIA are a lesson in hypocrisy, they preach cutting costs but do very little to assist teams in reaching that goal with the clear lack of policy, guidance enforcement.
Source: http://ferrarif1forum.com