McLaren disappointed not to adopt Ferrari rear wing concept as quickly

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McLaren tech director Neil Houldey says the team was disappointed not to adopt Ferrari's upside-down rear wing concept as quickly, and is developing its own version for after the summer break.

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Motorsport.com leads on McLaren's admission of being slower to adopt the concept, while Autosport focuses on McLaren's upgrade strategy and future car focus. 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 and detailed explanation of McLaren's disappointment and development timeline, with an image, and is not paywalled.

McLaren disappointed not to adopt Ferrari rear wing concept as quickly

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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.