F1 Gossip: FIA to clamp down on ‘bendy wings’ after Hamilton comments

- Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has warned teams it will introduce new rear wing flexibility tests from next month amid suspicions of rule bending

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made comments about Red Bull having a “bendy” rear wing over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, leading Red Bull boss Christian Horner to insist the team is playing by the rules.

But the FIA sent a note to teams on Tuesday in which it confirmed new load deflection tests would be introduced from 15 June (Reuters) 

- An update on the Turkish GP is expected in the coming days in response to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country. One alternative that is being considered includes swapping the dates between Azerbaijan and Turkey (Auto motor und Sport) 

- Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has accused his Mercedes opposite number Toto Wolff of wishing to 'show who is in command' after complaining about Nikita Mazepin to race control during the Spanish GP (GPFans)

- Formula 1 could revert to using the original final corners at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, says FIA race director Michael Masi (RaceFans) 

- Lewis Hamilton has explained why it was an “amazing moment” to receive glowing praise from 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill over the Spanish GP weekend (Sky Sports F1) 

- Haas rookie Mick Schumacher has apologised to his crew for ‘putting the team in danger’ after he overshot his marks and forced the front jackman to take evasive action during the Spanish GP (Formula1.com) 

- Red Bull and Alfa Romeo continued Pirelli’s 18-inch tyre testing programme in Barcelona on Tuesday (Pirelli, Twitter)

No rest for @R_Kubica: he drove 127 laps at @circuitcat_eng on the 2022 #Fit4F1 18-inch tyres with @alfaromeoracing today, which is more than two Grand Prix distances! pic.twitter.com/aPW1tsr89y

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) May 11, 2021