McLaren will debut its own 'upside-down' rear wing design at the Austrian Grand Prix, joining Ferrari and Red Bull in experimenting with the innovative aero concept. Ferrari first unveiled the unique wing, which inverts the top flap for straight-line speed, during pre-season testing before racing it at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull also brought their version to Miami, showing rapid adoption across the grid. McLaren's new wing is experimental and will be tested extensively during Friday practice sessions, with a competitive debut likely later in the season. Chief designer Rob Marshall previously highlighted Ferrari's original design, noting that while copying isn't a guaranteed success, some ideas, like the double diffuser, prove effective across multiple car architectures. This suggests McLaren sees genuine performance gains available, potentially shaking up the midfield battle as teams chase every aero edge.
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McLaren will debut its own 'upside-down' rear wing design at the Austrian Grand Prix, joining Ferrari and Red Bull in experimenting with the innovative aero concept. Ferrari first unveiled the unique wing, which inverts the top flap for straight-line speed, during pre-season testing before racing it at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull also brought their version to Miami, showing rapid adoption across the grid. McLaren's new wing is experimental and will be tested extensively during Friday practice sessions, with a competitive debut likely later in the season. Chief designer Rob Marshall previously highlighted Ferrari's original design, noting that while copying isn't a guaranteed success, some ideas, like the double diffuser, prove effective across multiple car architectures. This suggests McLaren sees genuine performance gains available, potentially shaking up the midfield battle as teams chase every aero edge.
