Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has suggested that Ferrari could be the team to benefit most from Formula 1's new flexi-wing regulations being introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The FIA released a technical directive in January announcing that more stringent flexibility tests on front wings would be implemented for the ninth round of the season in Barcelona.
Speaking after Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, Wolff said: "I think what we have seen is that Ferrari was probably most conservative on flexi-wings.
"What it's going to do on the pecking order is something we need to look at.
"I'm not sure it will (change things), but another angle of curiosity and I don't know how it's going to go."
Toto Wolff is confident Ferrari will gain most from the new regulations
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Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has described the upcoming rule changes as potentially being "a gamechanger" for his team.
Having previously expressed optimism about the regulations ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Vasseur reiterated his expectations following Ferrari's improved showing in Monaco.
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Having previously expressed optimism about the regulations ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Vasseur reiterated his expectations following Ferrari's improved showing in Monaco.
"I think Barcelona is on the calendar of everybody in the paddock with the new regulation for the front wing," Vasseur said.
"At least we are working on it for ages now and this can be a gamechanger for everybody, because we don't know the impact on every single team of the new regulation."
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Fred Vasseur says Barcelona will be a 'gamechanger'
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"I think Barcelona is on the calendar of everybody in the paddock with the new regulation for the front wing," Vasseur said.
"At least we are working on it for ages now and this can be a gamechanger for everybody, because we don't know the impact on every single team of the new regulation."
Vasseur added: "We'll stick to this (at Barcelona), be focused on this, to have the better explanation of the new front wing."
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Runaway Constructors' Championship leaders McLaren have repeatedly insisted they do not expect to be troubled by the updated rules.
The team has expressed confidence that the stricter flexibility tests will not affect their performance when the regulations come into effect in Barcelona.
The new technical directive represents a significant shift in how the FIA will monitor front wing flexibility across the grid.
Ferrari are optimistic they will have more pace in Spain
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Teams have been preparing for these changes since the governing body's announcement at the start of the year.
While Ferrari appears optimistic about potential gains and McLaren remains confident about avoiding negative impacts, the true effect of the regulations will only become clear once teams take to the track at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
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