20 May, 2021
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff warned of possible protests and court action if the FIA, Formula 1’s governing body, did not speed up a ‘half-baked’ clampdown on flexible rear wings.
The Austrian spoke to reporters at the Monaco Grand Prix Thursday, after McLaren principal Andreas Seidl said some rivals were gaining an unacceptable advantage because the International Automobile Federation (FIA) had put off action until June 15.
“Delaying the introduction for whatever reason leaves us in a legal vacuum and leaves the door open for protests,” Wolff, whose team have won the last seven drivers’ and constructors’ titles.
“It’s probably two other teams that are most affected, maybe more, and obviously a protest could end up in the ICA (International Court of Appeal). And that is a messy situation and can take weeks before we have a result,” added Wolff.
Newly-licensed motorists are to be offered a free first-aid course in an initiative announced on Thursday by Transport Minister Ian Borg.
Courses will be
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