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F1 governing body plans tougher wing tests * * *

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

[Chode]

another small fortune to be spent...

[Moltke]

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.

Hardly possible, as the next three weeks are a forced vacation for all teams (i.e., the factories are shut down by regulation). Or did I miss something?