McLaren Ordered to Modify Rear Wing Design
Sep 20th, 2024
Summary
McLaren's Formula 1 team has been instructed by the FIA to modify their rear wing, which had been flexing under aerodynamic load, creating a "mini-DRS" effect. The FIA had initially deemed the design legal, but requested the change after monitoring the issue. The modification is intended to prevent an innovation arms race among teams, where each would try to create a similar design.