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Marko jokes about Wolff: "As far as we know, the FIA decides"
- GPblog.com
Red Bull Racing's flexi-wings were the talk of the town at the Monaco Grand Prix and Baku is no different this weekend. Red Bull is convinced they stayed within the regulations while Mercedes threatens to protest. Helmut Marko is not too worried.
The RB16B's rear wing bends backwards at top speed, becoming flatter. This allows for higher speeds, while in the corners the rear wing returns to its original shape and thus provides the necessary downforce.
Mercedes hopes that Formula 1 will ban Red Bull's concept. In order to do so, they will probably have to lodge an official protest. Should the current world champion decide to do so, it seems obvious that Marko will lodge a protest against the moving front wing of the W12. "We are armed," says the Austrian advisor.
Marko has nothing to do with Mercedes' wishes
Red Bull's top man continued: "Our car was accepted by the FIA, then the rules for the flexure tests were changed. And they come into effect in two weeks time in Le Castellet (French Grand Prix, ed.). If Mr Wolff wants it earlier, that is his wish. As far as we know, the FIA decides."
Mercedes reckons Red Bull can gain half a second per lap, an unprecedented advantage of course. As to how much time it actually saves, Red Bull makes no comment.