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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

McLaren to introduce rotating rear wing in future

Motorsport.com+ 1 moreTue 4 Aug · 08:22 UTCupdated Tue 18 Aug · 17:10 UTCHave your say
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McLaren plans to implement its rotating rear wing design, known as the 'Macarena,' at a later date. Team principal Andrea Stella confirmed that the exact timing for its introduction remains unspecified.

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First to reportWhy McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wingMcLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ... Keep readingMotorsport.comTue 4 Aug · 08:22 UTCRead their report →
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wingMcLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ... Keep readingAutosportTue 4 Aug · 08:52 UTCRead →
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