Source: REUTERS/Bruna Casas
[Saba Sports News] After the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton severely criticized the FIA’s new technical directive, believing that it was “a complete waste of money.” The purpose of this directive is to further restrict the flexible design of F1 car front wings, forcing all teams to make corresponding technical adjustments for the Spanish round. However, Hamilton directly pointed out that this regulation did not bring any substantial changes; it only made the “front wing bend slightly less,” but still forced each team to spend money manufacturing new parts, which was a waste of money. Nevertheless, the FIA expressed satisfaction with the implementation of the new flexible wing rule, believing that its purpose had been achieved, i.e., to enhance technical clarity and enforcement, ensuring that teams use wing bending within specified thresholds. The editor believes that as an experienced and influential driver, Hamilton’s criticism could prompt the FIA to reconsider the rationality and effectiveness of the technical directive. His criticism also serves as a reminder to the FIA, emphasizing the need to more fully consider various factors and interests when formulating and implementing technical directives to achieve fairness, competition, and excitement in the race.