P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamilton and Ferrari rocked as Red Bull steal genius gadget
Ferrari made waves in Formula 1 during pre-season with a groundbreaking rear wing innovation known as the ‘Macarena’.
The trick, which involved flipping the wing 180 degrees to enhance speed on straights, was first tested by Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Circuit in Bahrain.
Despite some uncertainty about its benefits, Ferrari brought the ‘Macarena’ back for practice at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
The technical breakthrough inspired Red Bull to develop their own version, with Verstappen testing it during practice ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The ‘Macarena’ has sparked interest and commentary from F1 experts like David Croft and Jenson Button.
Red Bull, currently playing catch-up in the championship, are eager for a performance boost as they strive to improve their standing.
