FIA Approves Macarena Wings in F1, Red Bull to Enhance Design

The FIA has announced that it has no objections to the Macarena wings in Formula 1, a rotating rear wing design first introduced by Ferrari. This decision comes after discussions with Red Bull, prompted by two crashes involving driver Max Verstappen.

Ferrari debuted the innovative wing during winter testing, surprising competitors like McLaren. Red Bull was developing its own version, which operates differently, but was unable to use it until the Miami race. Both teams faced scrutiny after Verstappen's incidents in Spielberg and Silverstone, leading the FIA to request additional information from them.

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis stated that the overall concept of the wings is considered safe, although Red Bull needs to conduct further work to ensure its design meets safety standards. This includes addressing mechanical issues that arose, which led Red Bull to revert to a conventional wing design temporarily in Belgium before reintroducing the rotating wing in Hungary.