What a total brain spasm!
Mercedes principal Ross Brawn expected new tests to be introduced at the next race in Belgium.
“I understand that there may be some changes in the way the tests are done, but obviously the cars involved pass the current tests,” he told reporters at the Hungaroring.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/Motorsport/article581770.ece/F1-governing-body-plans-tougher-wing-tests
Stricter flexi wing tests for Spa
But it emerged earlier on Sunday that Charlie Whiting was open to the idea of devising new flexibility tests, given the visible extent of the flexing wings.
Reports now indicate that the teams were told late on Sunday that stricter tests will be in place for the next race in Belgium. Article 3.17.8 of the technical regulations gives the FIA "the right to introduce further ... tests on any part of the bodywork which appears to be (or is suspected of) moving whilst the car is in motion".
It is believed the current front wing tests involve placing 50kg weights on the endplates, with a maximum 10mm in allowable flexibility.
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It is believed the revamped tests will double the exerted force, which may require Red Bull and Ferrari to amend their designs ahead of their visit to Spa Francorchamps later this month.
http://en.espnf1.com/belgium/motorsport/story/25274.html
Huh? Do you object to my colorful description of Webber heading straight up into the sky during his crash? Let’s not squabble with semantics, OK?