The FIA will keep an eye on concerns regarding the new 'mini-DRS'.

      The FIA is set to oversee adherence to new limits on rear wing flexibility by equipping Formula 1 cars with sensors. Last year, several cars appeared to pass the governing body's inspections regarding both front and rear wings, yet the visible flexing while on track was occasionally quite pronounced. Some even referred to the gaps that formed in the McLaren rear wing during high speeds as resembling a 'mini-DRS'. Starting from the season opener in Australia, significantly stricter static load tests will be enforced. However, the tougher tests for front wings won't take effect until the Spanish GP in early June. During the pre-season testing in Bahrain, the front wing flexibility was still noticeably extreme on various cars, including those of McLaren and Aston Martin. Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, believes that the new, more stringent tests should have been implemented right away in 2025, instead of splitting the season into an expensive two-part competition. Former F1 driver Christijan Albers has criticized Red Bull's complaints, stating, "Currently, it’s permissible. If the wing passes the test, it's within the regulations. Red Bull initiated the discussion, along with a few other teams, and now they've essentially removed the wings while complaining. What’s that all about? Red Bull needs to adapt just like everyone else—it's straightforward. They have to follow what their competitors are doing; otherwise, they're only hindering themselves. In Formula 1, everyone operates at the very limits of what is permissible."