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Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 leaves the pits. 04.10.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, Qualifying Day.

Sainz and Albon disqualified from 2025 F1 Singapore GP Qualifying over rear wing breach

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

The stewards have disqualified Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon of Atlassian Williams Racing from Qualifying for the 2025 F1 Singapore GP, following a breach of Article 3.10.10(g) of the FIA Formula One Technical Regulations. This article governs the maximum permissible slot gap on the rear wing when the Drag Reduction System (DRS) is activated. During…

The FIA has confirmed additional front wing tests will come in from the F1 Spanish GP.

FIA U-turn as front wing clampdown comes into play at F1 Spanish GP

James O'Connor9 months ago9 months ago02 mins mins

The FIA has issued an official statement stating that additional tests will take place on front wings from the F1 Spanish GP. The race near Barcelona is round 9 of the 2025 season. As is standard in Formula 1, plenty of complaints and politics were at play throughout 2024. Things reached boiling point following the…

Stella: Teams chasing FIA over mini-DRS rear wing “good news” for McLaren F1

Lenny Sundahl1 year ago1 year ago02 mins mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is very pleased with how things are going and the pressure other teams are feeling, despite agreeing to cease use of its flexing rear wing element going forward. The Italian feels the episode will be a net positive for the team as they seek to stay atop the constructors’ table…

“For me, it’s clear” — Vasseur doubles down on his feelings about the illegality of McLaren’s F1 rear wing design as FIA intervenes

Syrine Ferchichi1 year ago1 year ago03 mins mins

Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, onboard videos emerged of the Mclaren cars where it appeared that their low downforce rear wings seemed to be flexing to help open up the slot gap, effectively reducing drag to improve top speed. Anticipation grew ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix regarding whether the teams would be raising complaints…