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F1's Innovative Rotating Rear Wing Gains Approval from FIA

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The FIA has expressed satisfaction with the rotating rear wing design, informally known as the 'Macarena wing.' This innovation, initially introduced by Ferrari and later adopted by Red Bull and McLaren, has become a notable feature in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

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F1TECH: The key difference between Ferrari's, Red Bull's and McLaren's rotating, 'Macarena' ...McLaren appear to join the stage when it comes to the rotating rear wing, which was first pioneered by Ferrari and then Red Bull. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.f1technical.netFirst to reportRead →Sat 15 Aug · 11:00 UTCFIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur. Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during winter testing and managed to surprise several rivals – including McLaren – with the innovative solution. At that point, Red Bull was ... Keep readingMotorsport.comRead →Tue 18 Aug · 08:32 UTCFIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur. Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during winter testing and managed to surprise several rivals – including McLaren – with the innovative solution. At that point, Red Bull was ... Keep readingAutosportRead →Tue 18 Aug · 09:08 UTC
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