McLaren removes its H-wing design for the Spanish Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
McLaren will not use its H-wing aerodynamic concept during the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid this weekend. The team developed its own version of the rotating rear wing, which moves 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after observing Ferrari test the design during the winter. Following further work, the team has opted to bench the component for this event. The hardware is expected to return to the car for the upcoming race in Baku. This decision marks a temporary pause in the testing and implementation of the rotating rear wing system for the Woking-based team.
- •McLaren excludes the H-wing design from the Spanish Grand Prix
- •The component switches between Corner Mode and Straight Mode through a 180-degree rotation
- •Ferrari pioneered the rotating wing concept during winter testing
- •The team plans to reintroduce the wing for the race in Baku
- 12:35 PMAutosport — McLaren drops H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
- 11:53 AMMotorsport.com — McLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
"McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading
"McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 10, 2026, 12:35 PMMcLaren drops H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 11:53 AMMcLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP
McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku. The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading
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