McLaren opted against running their experimental "Macarena" rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, despite initially planning a practice debut on Lando Norris's car. The innovative "flip-flop" design, which rotates shut under braking, has already been introduced by Ferrari and Red Bull this season, showing potential aerodynamic gains. McLaren's technical team worked intensely to get their version to Austria for testing. However, once on site, the complex new component failed crucial internal tests the team conducts before track deployment. Engineering Director Neil Houldey confirmed the part is heading back to the factory for fixes. The decision was made to avoid losing valuable track time on an unproven setup, especially with Norris already hampered by an FP1 hydraulic leak. McLaren will reintroduce the revised wing when confident it meets their performance and reliability standards, eager to join rivals in exploiting this cutting-edge aero concept.
Read the full story at formula1.comMCLAREN EXPLAIN 'EXPERIMENTAL' REAR WING NO-SHOW
McLaren opted against running their experimental "Macarena" rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, despite initially planning a practice debut on Lando Norris's car. The innovative "flip-flop" design, which rotates shut under braking, has already been introduced by Ferrari and Red Bull this season, showing potential aerodynamic gains. McLaren's technical team worked intensely to get their version to Austria for testing. However, once on site, the complex new component failed crucial internal tests the team conducts before track deployment. Engineering Director Neil Houldey confirmed the part is heading back to the factory for fixes. The decision was made to avoid losing valuable track time on an unproven setup, especially with Norris already hampered by an FP1 hydraulic leak. McLaren will reintroduce the revised wing when confident it meets their performance and reliability standards, eager to join rivals in exploiting this cutting-edge aero concept.
