McLaren debuts experimental pivoting rear wing in Formula 1
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026

McLaren has introduced its experimental pivoting rear wing in Formula 1, following refinements made since Austria. The new design serves primarily for data collection ahead of a finalized version expected later in the season. This advancement highlights McLaren's commitment to innovation within the sport. The team aims to gather performance insights that could inform future developments.
- •McLaren's pivoting rear wing is an experimental prototype.
- •The design aims for data collection, with a final version expected later this season.
- •Refinements were made after the Austrian event.
- •The new wing reflects McLaren's innovative approach in Formula 1.
- 10:25 AMMotorsport.com — The ingenious three-link mechanism behind McLaren's pivoting rear wing
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — The ingenious three-link mechanism behind McLaren's pivoting rear wing
"After setting it aside in Austria to further refine the concept, McLaren has finally debuted its version of the pivoting Formula 1 rear wing. It is an experimental prototype intended primarily for data collection, with the final version expected to arrive in the second half of the season. But McLaren’s idea for the pivoting wing is far more complex than it might initially ...Keep reading
"McLaren has finally introduced its own experimental version of the pivoting rear wing but unlike Ferrari's solution, it retains a central actuator and instead uses a sophisticated three-link mechanism
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 25, 2026, 10:25 AMThe ingenious three-link mechanism behind McLaren's pivoting rear wing
After setting it aside in Austria to further refine the concept, McLaren has finally debuted its version of the pivoting Formula 1 rear wing. It is an experimental prototype intended primarily for data collection, with the final version expected to arrive in the second half of the season. But McLaren’s idea for the pivoting wing is far more complex than it might initially ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:25 AMThe ingenious three-link mechanism behind McLaren's pivoting rear wing
McLaren has finally introduced its own experimental version of the pivoting rear wing but unlike Ferrari's solution, it retains a central actuator and instead uses a sophisticated three-link mechanism
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