McLaren introduces rotating H-wing rear wing at Italian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The McLaren Formula 1 team confirmed it will debut a new rotating rear wing design at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza this weekend. Designated as the H-Wing, the component features an upside-down configuration capable of rotating 180 degrees to switch between specific cornering and straight-line modes. McLaren officials confirmed development of the technology has been underway for some time. The team initiated the project after observing Ferrari utilize a similar rotating rear wing system during winter testing earlier this year. The introduction of this component marks the team's latest technical update to its Formula 1 car as the season progresses through the European calendar.
- •McLaren brings its H-Wing to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
- •The component rotates 180 degrees to alternate between cornering and straight modes.
- •Development followed Ferrari's use of a similar design during winter testing.
- •The part is designed for improved performance on high-speed track segments.
- 4:25 PMAutosport — McLaren to deliver rotating rear wing at Italian GP but calls it H-wing
- 4:19 PMMotorsport.com — McLaren to run rotating F1 rear wing in Italy, calls it H-wing
"McLaren will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the rotating rear wing, which flips 180 degrees between cornering mode and straight mode, after seeing Ferrari introduce its own version during winter testing. The Woking team first brought a prototype to the ...Keep reading
"The McLaren Formula 1 team will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the upside-down rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between cornering mode and straight mode, for some time after seeing Ferrari introduce it during winter testing. Read Also: Formula ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 1, 2026, 4:25 PMMcLaren to deliver rotating rear wing at Italian GP but calls it H-wing
McLaren will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the rotating rear wing, which flips 180 degrees between cornering mode and straight mode, after seeing Ferrari introduce its own version during winter testing. The Woking team first brought a prototype to the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 1, 2026, 4:19 PMMcLaren to run rotating F1 rear wing in Italy, calls it H-wing
The McLaren Formula 1 team will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the upside-down rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between cornering mode and straight mode, for some time after seeing Ferrari introduce it during winter testing. Read Also: Formula ...Keep reading
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