FIA investigates Red Bull and Ferrari's wings after Verstappen's crash
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The FIA is investigating the rotating wings used by Red Bull and Ferrari following Max Verstappen's crash at Silverstone. Red Bull has initiated its own inquiry into the incident, with team principal Laurent Mekies emphasizing a thorough investigation. The FIA has requested more information from both teams regarding their wing designs, known as the 'Macarena wing'. This inquiry comes as teams are under scrutiny to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- •Max Verstappen crashed at Silverstone, prompting investigations.
- •Red Bull is conducting its own inquiry into the crash.
- •FIA has contacted Red Bull and Ferrari for information.
- •Rotating wings are being scrutinized for safety compliance.
- 8:20 AMAutosport — FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes
- 8:15 AMMotorsport.com — FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Max Verstappen's crashes
"After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information. Autosport has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari and Red Bull regarding their rotating rear wings, which have become known as the 'Macarena wing' ...Keep reading
"After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information. Motorsport.com has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari and Red Bull regarding their rotating rear wings, which have become known as the 'Macarena ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 8, 2026, 8:20 AMFIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information. Autosport has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari and Red Bull regarding their rotating rear wings, which have become known as the 'Macarena wing' ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 8, 2026, 8:15 AMFIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Max Verstappen's crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information. Motorsport.com has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari and Red Bull regarding their rotating rear wings, which have become known as the 'Macarena ...Keep reading
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