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Ferrari Debuts Macarena Wing At China GP
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Ferrari will debut its novel "Macarena" rear wing at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, the team and drivers confirmed on Mar. 12, 2026. The fast-tracked design, tested in Bahrain, flips the wing's upper flap upside down under F1's new straight-line mode to reduce drag; Lewis Hamilton said he tested it and called the concept race-ready.
Key Points
- 1Introduces rear wing that flips the upper flap upside down under the straight-line mode.
- 2Offers larger drag-reduction potential than conventional DRS-like devices, affecting straight-line performance.
- 3Requires rivals to accelerate aero and powertrain development to respond to potential straight-line time gains.
Scoring Rationale
Significant technical innovation and credible reporting, but limited broader relevance beyond Formula 1 teams' competition.
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