For the final pre-season test in Bahrain, Mercedes completely overhauled its mirror set-up as part of the sidepod revamp of the W13.
Rivals questioned what Mercedes had done, as they suggested that some elements of the mirrors were being used for aerodynamic benefit – something which they are not supposed to under F1’s technical regulations.
The matter was discussed at a meeting of F1’s Technical Advisory Committee this week, and it is understood that there was wide agreement the Mercedes design did comply with the wording of the current rules.
However, Ferrari thinks the FIA should look into the matter in more detail and potentially issue a technical directive to further advise teams about what is and is not allowed.
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said the situation is similar to what happened to his team in 2018 when it ran mirrors on its halo for aero benefit, but they had to be removed after a few races following an FIA intervention.
“No one is questioning the…
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