Rear wings are essentially inverted plane wings. While a vehicle's rear wing generates downforce, an airplane wing utilizes the same principle to create lift and assist the plane in taking off.

A similar yet shorter rear wing design was used on the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, which, unlike the Charger Daytona, managed to dominate during its debut season. BMW 3.0 CSL. Photo: BMW AG.

Formula 1 teams will face more stringent tests on rear wing flexibility from the Chinese Grand Prix onwards, the sport's governing body has confirmed. Skip to main content Skip to navigation ...

Formula 1 teams will have to pass tougher rear-wing flexibility tests from this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in a fresh immediate clampdown by the FIA following 2025's season opener in Melbourne.

The FIA has tweaked the wording of the F1 2025 regulations, outlawing the circumstances that allowed for McLaren’s controversial ‘mini-DRS’ rear wing. The latest edition of the Technical ...

McLaren to make changes to rear wings. Following on from the rear wing flexibility spotted on rear-facing cameras on Oscar Piastri’s car during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren agreed to ...

McLarens rear wing has been under scrutiny coming into the Singapore GP; Sky Sports News understands FIA have asked McLaren to change the rear wing; watch Singapore GP Qualifying live on Sky ...

SINGAPORE — McLaren will change its Formula One rear wing design after receiving a request from the FIA following rivals raising concerns about its legality. Advertisement.

The FIA has instructed McLaren to revise its controversial rear-wing design, which many rival teams claimed provided an undue advantage. This news has come since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where ...

Formula One leaders McLaren will modify the rear wings on their cars after talks with the governing FIA at the Singapore Grand Prix following concern from rival teams.