Mercedes reveals why it rejected Macarena wing over a year ago

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Mercedes explained it designed a rotating rear wing, dubbed Macarena, over a year ago but rejected it. Deputy technical director Simone Resta revealed the decision, while the team continues analysing its W17 upgrade after the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Motorsport.com leads on Simone Resta's technical explanation of the Macarena wing rejection, while F1i frames it as a wild design. PlanetF1 and Sky Sports focus on the W17 upgrade's Singapore performance, with Wolff seeking crucial answers. The Reddit post summarises the Italian report on the front-end imbalance.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete technical detail on the Macarena wing rejection, including the deputy technical director's quote, and includes an image.

Mercedes reveals why it rejected Macarena wing over a year ago

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Mercedes reveals why it rejected Macarena wing over a year ago

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