McLaren disappointed not to match Ferrari rear wing innovation

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McLaren's tech director admitted disappointment at not adopting Ferrari's upside-down rear wing concept as quickly. The team is developing its own version for after the summer break, while Red Bull faces issues and Mercedes abandoned the design.

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Motorsport.com leads on McLaren's technical director's admission and development timeline. Autosport frames it within McLaren's 2026 season recovery and upgrade strategy. The Reddit post summarizes the competitive landscape, noting Ferrari's lead, Red Bull's issues, and Mercedes' abandonment.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most direct technical detail and quotes from McLaren's tech director, with an image, making it the most informative starting point.

McLaren disappointed not to match Ferrari rear wing innovation

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Ferrari remains ahead with its “Macarena” rear wing, while Red Bull faces issues and McLaren prepares its version. Mercedes appears to have abandoned its design due to budget concerns.