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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has claimed that he views it as “good news” that its Formula 1 rivals chose to make noise about the team’s contentious rear wing design. The build-up to the Singapore Grand Prix witnessed extensive talk surrounding the behaviour of the rear wing on Oscar Piastri’s McLaren during his win in Azerbaijan. […]
Extensive discussion surrounded the behavior of Oscar Piastri’s McLaren rear wing ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, with the upper element rotating to reduce drag and boost top speed. McLaren agreed to modify the rear wing following scrutiny from competitors and the FIA, which is to be used in Las Vegas. McLaren’s Technical Director, Stella, sees the attention on their rear wing as positive, as it distracts opponents from focusing on their own developments. Stella disclosed that McLaren is willing to make changes to adhere to FIA demands, hoping it prompts investigation into other teams’ workings. He believes other teams may have less visible issues that the FIA needs to address for fair competition.
