FIA to allow rotating rear wings to remain in F1, with Red Bull requiring extra work
The FIA is content for Formula 1's rotating rear wings, informally called the 'Macarena wing,' to stay in use during the 2026 season. Ferrari first revealed the concept in winter testing, while Red Bull had to do more work on its version.
A rotating rear wing has been one of the most notable technical developments of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The design has been nicknamed the 'Macarena wing,' a label attributed to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.
Ferrari was the first team to show the concept during winter testing. Its introduction caught several rivals by surprise, including McLaren.
According to the reports, the FIA is satisfied for the concept to remain in Formula 1. Red Bull also pursued the solution, but had to do more work on it.
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