Ferrari's Innovative Rotating Rear Wing Set for Chinese Grand Prix Debut, Confirms Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari is preparing to race its cutting-edge rotating rear wing for the first time at the Chinese Grand Prix, according to Lewis Hamilton. The Scuderia's groundbreaking design, which features an upper flap capable of rotating 180 degrees, has generated considerable discussion since its introduction during pre-season testing for the 2026 campaign.
Ferrari's innovative rotating rear wing technology will make its competitive debut at the Chinese Grand Prix, as revealed by Lewis Hamilton. The distinctive aerodynamic component, which caught the attention of the paddock when introduced during 2026 pre-season testing, represents a bold engineering approach that has sparked widespread conversation throughout the Formula 1 community.
The wing's most striking characteristic is its upper flap's ability to rotate a full 180 degrees, a feature that immediately generated debate among teams and technical analysts. Since its initial appearance during the penultimate day of Bahrain testing, the design has continued to capture headlines as Ferrari prepares to bring it into race conditions.
The Scuderia's decision to debut this experimental piece of equipment at the Chinese Grand Prix marks a significant moment in the team's technical development strategy for the season.
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Article C3.11.1
Rear Wing Profiles
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
The rear wing must fit within a specific design area and can have up to three separate sections. It cannot have inward-curving surfaces visible from underneath, and any inward curves visible from above must have a minimum radius of 100mm to ensure safety and fair aerodynamic performance.
- Rear wing bodywork must stay within the defined RV-RW-PROFILES design box
- Maximum of three non-overlapping sections allowed in the rear wing structure
- No concave (inward-curving) surfaces allowed when viewed from below
- Any concave surfaces visible from above must have at least 100mm radius to prevent sharp curves
Official FIA Text
Rear Wing Profiles Bodywork must lie in its entirety within RV-RW-PROFILES, comprise of up to three non-intersecting simply connected volumes, and contain no concave radius of curvature visible from below and no concave radius less than 100mm visible from above.
Article C3.18.14
Rear Wing Skins
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
F1 rear wings must be rigid enough that their outer surfaces don't bend more than 2mm when a suction cup applies a pulling force to them. This test ensures wings stay stable and maintain their aerodynamic shape during races, preventing teams from using flexible wings as an unfair advantage.
- Rear wing skins can deflect no more than 2mm under 60N of force applied perpendicular to the wing surface
- A 50mm diameter vacuum cup is used to apply the test force
- Deflection is measured at the outer edge of the cup and compared to the lower wing surface at the same position along the wing
- The measurement point must be at least 300mm away from other reference points to ensure accurate testing
Official FIA Text
Skins of Rear Wing Profiles may deflect no more than 2mm when 60N force applied normal to and away from element. Force applied using vacuum cup of 50mm diameter. Deflection measured at outer diameter of cup and relative to lower wing surface at same X-Station, at least 300mm away.
Article C3.12.5
Rear Wing Bodywork to Tail Bodywork Assembly
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
The rear wing and tail section of the car must fit together smoothly with no gaps. Teams are allowed to use small rounded edges (up to 10mm curves) where these parts meet, but everything must be neatly trimmed and aligned.
- Rear wing and tail bodywork must be precisely fitted together with no misalignment
- Small fillet radius curves (maximum 10mm) are permitted at intersection points for aerodynamic smoothness
- All edges must be trimmed neatly to create clean transitions between these components
- This regulation ensures consistent aerodynamic performance and prevents teams from exploiting gaps for advantage
Official FIA Text
Rear Wing Bodywork and Tail Bodywork must be trimmed to each other. Fillet Radius no greater than 10mm may be applied along intersections between volumes.
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