Bending the the F1 rules? The story behind McLaren's flexible rear wing ...
WEB1 day ago · F1. The flexible element of McLaren’s rear wing is the upper element; the DRS flap, which can be opened on certain stretches of the circuit when a driver is within a second of the car in front to assist overtaking. But the rear camera on Piastri’s car clearly shows that when DRS was not activated, the wing was pushed back by the aerodynamic ...
McLaren F1 to adjust controversial rear wing design after rival ...
WEB1 day ago · SINGAPORE — McLaren will change its Formula One rear wing design after receiving a request from the FIA following rivals raising concerns about its legality. After Oscar Piastri’s victory for ...
McLaren offer to make ‘minor adjustments’ to rear wing after ...
WEB1 day ago · Singapore. McLaren have confirmed that they have “proactively offered” to make some “minor adjustments” to their rear wing after conversations with the FIA, though the team clarified that the wing was compliant with the regulations last time out in Azerbaijan. The wings on the MCL38 have sparked …
FIA ask McLaren to modify rear wing after F1 rivals complain
WEB1 day ago · The FIA has asked McLaren to modify its rear wing after complaints from rival Formula 1 teams regarding its legality. McLaren’s rear wing courted controversy during the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The uppermost plane of the win appeared to rotate back when DRS was activated, in essence creating a larger opening and greater drag reduction.
McLaren agrees to rear wing changes after complaints - f1i.com
WEB1 day ago · Andrew Lewin 20/09/2024 at 14:37. McLaren has agreed to change the specification of its rear wing after complaints from rivals that flexing is giving the car a 'mini DRS' effect offering a key performance advantage. The rear wing was introduced last week at Azerbaijan, which was won by Oscar Piastri ahead of …
McLaren to modify rear wing after 'mini-DRS' controversy
WEB1 day ago · With rival teams questioning the legality of the McLaren rear wing after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the upper element appeared to rotate back to open up the slot gap, the FIA has been carefully ...
McLaren F1 instructed by the FIA to alter their rear wing, per reports
WEB1 day ago · McLaren F1 instructed by the FIA to alter their rear wing, per reports. Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL. On Thursday we discussed McLaren’s rear wing ...
Singapore Grand Prix: McLaren to modify rear wing after rivals
WEB1 day ago · Updated 8 hours ago. McLaren are to modify the rear wing they used to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after rivals raised questions about its legality. Governing body the FIA said the wing, which ...
Singapore GP: McLaren asked by FIA to change controversial rear wing ...
WEB1 day ago · The McLaren rear wing appears to flex on straights as the car's speed increases, with a gap between the main plane and flap opening up, so drag is reduced and the top speed goes up.
FIA says McLaren rear wing complies with rules after Red Bull …
WEB2 days ago · F1’s rules dictate that aerodynamic components must be “must be rigidly secured and immobile”. The McLaren rear wing appears to flex at the front corners of the flap as speed increases on ...