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McLaren Confirms Stunning F1 Upgrade Return for Italian GP
Highlights
- McLaren confirms ‘Macarena’ rear wing for Italian Grand Prix
- H-Wing first tested at Hungarian GP by Leonardo Fornaroli
- Wing aims to enhance aerodynamics and low-drag performance
- Official race debut of H-Wing at Monza this weekend
- McLaren plans further upgrades beyond current wing introduction
- Team seeks balance between innovation and race-day reliability
McLaren will run its rotating ‘Macarena’ rear wing, the H‑Wing, at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, confirming the concept’s race debut as part of a low‑drag package.
The name references Etihad’s ‘H’ branding on the rear wing and echoes the Vodafone‑inspired F‑duct naming convention from 2010.
Reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli first ran it on Oscar Piastri’s car in Hungary FP1, completing aero runs and braking checks. Team principal Andrea Stella called the evaluation a “positive sign‑off” before removal for qualifying.
H‑Wing makes its race debut at Monza after successful FP1 testing in Hungary.
Monza provides the first competitive outing, with McLaren seeking to extend recent momentum after consecutive victories.
Ferrari drew early attention to the concept in pre‑season testing. Red Bull trialled a variant but parked it after high‑speed Verstappen spins, underlining the sensitivity between efficiency and stability.
Red Bull’s abandonment after high‑speed instability underscores the setup sensitivity of rotating rear‑wing concepts.
Technical director Neil Houdley says McLaren brings what it needs for competitiveness, centring on a new low‑drag rear‑wing specification with the H‑Wing, plus smaller aerodynamic and drag‑reduction options.
The team will iterate across practice, gathering correlation data before committing to a qualifying configuration. McLaren still sees headroom in the current package.
McLaren targets straight‑line efficiency without sacrificing corner stability or race‑day reliability.
Development continues in parallel, with the wing part of a broader MCL40 upgrades plan to lift the package. The team also prepares further upgrades for upcoming rounds.
Monza’s low‑drag demands reward efficient wings and robust DRS performance. The challenge is extracting straight‑line speed while preserving braking stability over minimal‑downforce cornering.
While wider Monza storylines also attract attention, including home interest around Kimi Antonelli, McLaren’s focus remains on validating the H‑Wing’s gains under full race conditions.
Visual Summary
The ‘Macarena’ Returns: McLaren’s H-Wing to Shake Up Monza
Aerodynamic innovation dances back for F1’s fastest circuit. Will the unique rotating wing lift McLaren above the competition?
First full race for H-Wing
Inspired by 2010 F-duct
Back-to-back wins for McLaren
👀 Will McLaren’s bold innovation lead to glory—or risk? Eyes on the H-Wing all weekend.
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
