FIA to conduct further wing tests at Monza

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After increasing them for this race weekend, I didn't expect them to go any further this season, but this could come as a shock for some teams -

FIA technical chiefs have been informed that extra tests are to take place on the floor of the chassis - especially in the 'tea tray' area at the front edge.

The teams have not been told exactly what the tests will be - only that they will take place 380mm behind the front wheel centre line at points 100mm either side of the car centre line.

Furthermore, it is understood that the FIA is to revise the regulations regarding skid blocks, to ensure that joints in this area do not allow freedom that could help the floor to flex.

From the Italian Grand Prix it is understood that the skid block can comprise of no more than two pieces, and that no piece of the skid block can be less than one metre long. A number of teams are understood to use several sections of skid block on the underside of their floor.

To further ensure teams are not deflecting the floor, from Monza all joints, bearing pivots and any other form of articulation must also be fixed.
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86109


Could be interesting to see how the performance changes!
 
realscot said:
They shouldn't warn them in advance of the test. If you want to catch someone cheating surely giving them advanced notice your going to check makes the check itself entirely irrelevant. It's like sending a drug dealer written notice a week before the police do a drugs raid.
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It gives them a chance to amend it (if needed ;)), so they can get on and race - fairly. I don't think it would be good to have teams missing at different races.
 
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