McLaren chooses not to use experimental rear wing at Austrian GP
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
MotorsportsMcLaren did not run their experimental 'Macarena'-style rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. The team's Technical Director of Engineering, Neil Houldey, explained that despite preparing the wing for testing, it failed to pass initial tests upon arrival. Limited track time due to a hydraulic leak in Free Practice 1 further influenced the decision. McLaren is looking to return the wing to further evaluation and testing, which may be deployed in future events.
- •McLaren planned to test the new rear wing at the Austrian GP.
- •The wing could not pass necessary pre-run tests.
- •Oscar Piastri confirmed the wing was intended for practice use only.
- •A hydraulic leak limited running time for Lando Norris.
- •The team aims to test the wing after corrective measures.
"McLaren have revealed why they decided not to run their own version of the 'Macarena’-style rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, having initially planned to test it during practice.
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