Mercedes explains decision to reject Macarena rear wing design
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Mercedes Formula 1 team revealed that it considered developing its own Macarena rear wing before its debut with a competitor. Deputy technical director Simone Resta indicated that the team ultimately chose not to pursue the innovative design, which features a rotating flap that activates in straight-line mode. The Macarena wing has become a notable element in the current regulations of F1. Mercedes continues to evaluate its aerodynamic strategies moving forward.
- •Mercedes considered a Macarena wing design over a year ago.
- •The Macarena wing has gained visibility in F1's current regulations.
- •Simone Resta confirmed the team's decision against developing the wing.
- •The rotating wing design enhances straight-line performance.
- •Mercedes remains focused on refining its aerodynamic approach.
- 2:02 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes reveals why it rejected the Macarena wing over a year ago
"The Mercedes Formula 1 team looked at building its own Macarena rear wing long before it was seen running on a circuit by a rival outfit. But according to deputy technical director Simone Resta, it decided against it. The rotating wing, whose main flap turns over when a car switches into straight-line mode, has become a very visible innovation so far in this current era of regulation. Ferrari ...Keep reading
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