Why McLaren have named their rotating wing the 'H-Wing'
McLaren is introducing a new 'H-Wing' rear wing design for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The name pays tribute to the team's historic F-duct innovation and their partnership with Etihad Airways.
Why it matters
Technical innovations in Formula 1 significantly impact car performance and competitive standing during race weekends.
McLaren will bring some updates to the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, including a rotating rear wing known as the ‘H-Wing’.
McLaren will be looking to continue their run of good form at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, a weekend in which the team have announced some new parts for the car – including the ‘H-Wing’.
After Ferrari debuted their so-called ‘flip-flop’ rotating rear wing during pre-season testing, Red Bull revealed a version of their own at Round 4 in Miami while McLaren later went on to trial a rotating design during Free Practice 1 in Hungary.
Now the Woking-based outfit are planning to run the wing during the Monza weekend and, in their preview of the event, also explained why it has been called the ‘H-Wing’.
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