Sat. Mar 28th, 2026

Mercedes ‘Bi-Phase’ Wing: A ‘Half Victory’ with Room for Protest

Original Text (Italian, Rephrased):

Il caso dell’ala anteriore “bi-fase” della Mercedes, come definita in redazione, è stato archiviato dalla FIA durante il giovedì del Gran Premio del Giappone. Questa decisione era stata prevista dall’ufficio guidato da Tombazis, in seguito alle segnalazioni giunte primariamente dalla Ferrari, come precedentemente accennato. L’organo di controllo ha chiuso l’indagine, ma l’articolo suggerisce che, nonostante ciò, ci fosse ancora ampio margine per presentare una protesta ufficiale, rendendo l’esito una “mezza vittoria” per le squadre avversarie.

English Translation:

The case concerning Mercedes’ “bi-phase” front wing, as we referred to it, was officially closed by the FIA on Thursday during the Japanese Grand Prix. This decision had been anticipated by the office led by Tombazis, following initial reports that came primarily from Ferrari, as previously hinted. The governing body concluded its investigation, but the article suggests that despite this, there was still ample scope to file an official protest, making the outcome a “half victory” for rival teams.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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