Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

FIA ask McLaren to modify rear wing after F1 rivals complain

by Dan Lawrence
10 months ago
A A
0
The FIA has asked McLaren to make changes to its rear wing

The FIA has asked McLaren to make changes to its rear wing

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

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, in essence creating a larger opening and greater drag reduction.

With rivals complaining, the FIA has looked into the matter and McLaren will need to make changes.

RelatedPosts

Nico Hulkenberg stormed from the back of the grid to claim a podium at Silverstone

Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg has ‘monkey off his back’ with F1 British GP podium

7 minutes ago
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day

McLaren to launch review into Oscar Piastri’s ‘very harsh’ F1 British GP penalty

46 minutes ago

The rear wing used by McLaren at Baku is still deemed legal, but the FIA wants the team to reduce the level of flexing when DRS is open.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc spent approximately 30 Laps stuck behind Oscar Piastri in the Azerbaijan GP, after the Australian used DRS to pass him on the start/finish straight.

Leclerc noted that Ferrari was critical of the McLaren rear wing after discussions with Team Principal Fred Vasseur.

“I mean, I think Fred will go on that matter a bit more into detail, but from what I’ve been told, it’s controversial to say the least,” Leclerc said.

McLaren, meanwhile, is fighting its case with Lando Norris saying “I am very happy that we’re doing a very good job, everything has been tested, everything is legal, so we are doing what we can.

“That is what Formula 1 is for, exploring everything within the rules, and we’ve cleared all the tests and the FIA is happy so I am proud what the team is doing.”

Charles Leclerc has admitted McLaren’s rear wing is ‘controversial’

Vasseur frustrated by McLaren rear wing

Vasseur has expressed it is “frustrating” to see McLaren gain an advantage using its rear wing. However, he’s leaving matters in the hands of the FIA to clarify the situation.

“We have to give the responsibility to the scrutineering, to the FIA,” he said.

“It’s not my job to do it. They have to do it and we have to trust them. Honestly, I’m not complaining about this. I think it’s more than borderline.

“We all saw the video and the picture of this. And it’s a bit frustrating when, if you remember perfectly the situation in Monza, we had five cars in two-hundredth seconds and you move from P1, P2 to P5, P6 for two-hundredth seconds.

“In Baku, we arrived 10 laps in a row, side by side, Turn 1. You can imagine that we have a bit of frustration.”

READ MORE: FIA delivers verdict on McLaren and Mercedes front wing designs

Tags: F1FIAMcLarenSingaporeGP
Share204Tweet128Share

Related Posts

Nico Hulkenberg stormed from the back of the grid to claim a podium at Silverstone
Formula 1

Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg has ‘monkey off his back’ with F1 British GP podium

7 minutes ago
Dixon needed a mistake from his team-mate to earn victory at Mid-Ohio. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

IndyCar Mid-Ohio – Race Results

17 minutes ago
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day
Formula 1

McLaren to launch review into Oscar Piastri’s ‘very harsh’ F1 British GP penalty

46 minutes ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Upcoming Races

#EventDate
13Belgian GP25-27 July
14Hungarian GP01-03 August
15Dutch GP29-31 August
16Italian GP05-07 September
17Azerbaijan GP19-21 September

Click here for the full 2025 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Oscar Piastri234
Lando Norris226
Max Verstappen165
George Russell147
Charles Leclerc120
Lewis Hamilton103
Andrea Kimi Antonelli63
Alexander Albon44
Nico Hulkenberg37
Isack Hadjar28

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

Nico Hulkenberg stormed from the back of the grid to claim a podium at Silverstone
Formula 1

Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg has ‘monkey off his back’ with F1 British GP podium

July 6, 2025
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL39 leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day
Formula 1

McLaren to launch review into Oscar Piastri’s ‘very harsh’ F1 British GP penalty

July 6, 2025
Nico Hulkenberg sets new F1 record for longest wait between debut and first podium achieved in his 239th race
Formula 1

The critical call that inspired Nico Hulkenberg’s maiden F1 podium at British GP

July 6, 2025

Follow Motorsport Week

Join our daily motorsport newsletter

* indicates required

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd