McLaren delays launch of rotating F1 rear wing until future race
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella announced that the team will introduce its rotating rear wing concept, dubbed the 'Macarena,' at an unspecified future date. This decision is unrelated to Red Bull's recent difficulties with a similar design. McLaren's approach is characterized by caution and pragmatism, reflecting a strategic choice to avoid rushing its implementation. Further details on the introduction timeline remain unclear.
- •McLaren plans to race the 'Macarena' rear wing concept.
- •The launch date for the rear wing is yet to be determined.
- •Decision not linked to Red Bull's issues with their design.
- •Caution and pragmatism guide McLaren's strategy.
- 8:52 AMAutosport — Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
- 8:22 AMMotorsport.com — Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
"McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ...Keep reading
"McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ...Keep reading
"Ferrari and Red Bull were first to bring the concept to the track and McLaren will join them – but wanted to do more trackside measurement first
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External links- AutosportAug 4, 2026, 8:52 AMWhy McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 8:22 AMWhy McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull's well-documented issues with its similar design. Instead, McLaren is being cautiously pragmatic, since the rotating rear ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:22 AMWhy McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
Ferrari and Red Bull were first to bring the concept to the track and McLaren will join them – but wanted to do more trackside measurement first
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