Mercedes and Aston Martin have had controversial wing designs banned by the FIA ahead of the 2023 season.
The Silver Arrows raised eyebrows across the paddock this season when they introduced an unexpected front wing design at the Miami Grand Prix. They changed their endplates so they were only attached in the front part, leaving a large gap at the back of each side of the wings to improve aerodynamic efficiency.
And Aston Martin sparked intrigue among tech experts when they brought in a new rear wing design in Hungary. Clearly not entirely satisfied with the new curved wings brought in for the 2022 season, they added small pieces of carbon fibre on either end of the wing to create what became known as the "armchair" design.
