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McLaren Delays 'McMacarena' Wing Introduction Until After British Grand Prix

McLaren has shelved plans to trial its innovative new rear wing concept in Austria, pushing the introduction back until at least the Belgian Grand Prix. The team had intended to run the Ferrari-inspired rotating rear wing on Lando Norris' car during practice at the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. However, McLaren ultimately decided the component required further development before being subjected to the demands of live track running, where any failure would waste precious practice time. The wing concept, nicknamed the 'McMacarena,' draws inspiration from Ferrari's SF-26 'Macarena' wing, which features a unique actuation mechanism for the upper rear wing flap during...
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