Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money".Governing body the FIA imposed a stiffer load test on front wings to try to limit the amount teams could exploit their movement on track for aerodynamic advantage.

Lewis Hamilton labelled the clampdown on Formula 1's bending front wings "a waste of money" after seeing McLaren's advantage remain untouched out in front.

By Alan Baldwin BARCELONA (Reuters) -Formula One's stricter front wing flex tests have made no difference and the money spent on making changes would have been better given to charity, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton said on Saturday.