New F1 controversy sees FIA launch rear-wing scrutiny

F1 teams are set to be subject to stricter scrutiny over their rear wings at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix later this month.

The action comes after concerns were raised at pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Red Bull pointed to rival rear wings after studying on-board videos and suggested they may be flexing outside of what is permitted in the technical regulations.

The FIA made changes over the winter break to decrease the flexing of rear wings after it became a significant talking point last year.

But as reported by Autoracer.it, an updated technical directive has been sent out to the teams in a bid to police the issues.

This will see teams provide housings to fit FIA cameras which will seek to monitor the rear wings when the cars hit the track in Melbourne.

The FIA will also be able to make use of reference stickers that can be placed on the rear wing to track any movement it deems irregular.

The accusations from Red Bull relate to the use of what has been coined 'mini-DRS', which sees the rear wing flap slightly flex at high speed.

It was spotted on board the McLaren car in Baku last year after Oscar Piastri drove to his second career victory.

McLaren agreed to change the configuration going forward and stricter tests were imposed for the new season.

But the matter came to a head once again in Bahrain during the three days of testing, prompting the FIA to install fresh measures which is set to be a major talking point ahead of the new season.

Flexing front wings have also been subject to FIA inquiries, with teams facing stricter tests from the Spanish Grand Prix later this year.