Mercedes on flexible front wing rumors: FIA raised no objections. After the Singapore GP, Mercedes sources confirm there is no FIA objection regarding front wing flexibility.

An unexpected victory

Mercedes approached the Singapore Grand Prix weekend cautiously, only to unexpectedly secure pole position and a race victory with George Russell. The result surprised both the British driver and the entire team, who had anticipated struggling on a track with conditions far from ideal for the W16.

The front wing topic

Mercedes brought no major updates to their car for Singapore, aside from a new flap on the old front wing. This sparked interest among observers regarding the flexibility of the component. Footage from Mercedes on-board cameras raised some questions, but the FIA has not issued any comments on the matter. It is worth noting that, despite the directive introduced in Barcelona, several teams’ front wings continued to flex while still passing the FIA’s new checks.

German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport, in an article by Michael Schmidt, highlighted that some teams have focused on the front wing since the Spanish GP, gaining advantages in car balance between slow and fast sections of circuits. “Since June, Mercedes has adjusted the front wing four times, mainly small modifications to the flap. Some changes were circuit-specific, like at Spa or Monza, while others, like those in Baku and Singapore, were aimed at improving overall car balance,” Schmidt explained. He added: “Since Barcelona, several teams including Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Toro Rosso have dedicated a suspicious amount of work to this detail. For example, since then Red Bull has modified their front wing design six times.”

Balance improvements for Mercedes and Red Bull

Mercedes and Red Bull appear to be the teams that have found the best balance recently. AMuS also spoke with a Mercedes engineer, who clarified: “The front wing issue is overrated. The rules are clear, and the FIA has not raised any objections.” This confirms that, while multiple teams have been actively refining their front wing designs, all modifications remain within regulatory compliance, highlighting the subtle engineering battles that continue to shape F1 performance in 2025.