Hamilton Confirms Ferrari's Innovative Wing Design Returns for China Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari will deploy its rotating rear wing configuration once again at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. The aerodynamic innovation, which was first evaluated during pre-season testing, will make another appearance on the Scuderia's car.
The rotating rear wing that Ferrari experimented with during the pre-season testing phase is set to make a comeback this weekend in China, according to Lewis Hamilton's confirmation.
The Scuderia's innovative aerodynamic solution caught attention when it was initially trialled ahead of the season, and the team has now decided to run the system again at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton's announcement suggests the team remains confident in the performance characteristics of this design modification.
The rotating rear wing represents Ferrari's continued efforts to optimize downforce and drag management through novel technical solutions. By bringing the system back for another competitive outing, the team appears to be gathering additional data on its effectiveness in race conditions.
This development underscores the ongoing evolution of aerodynamic design in Formula 1, with teams constantly exploring creative approaches to gain competitive advantage within the technical regulations.
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Related Regulations
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Full Regulation Text
Article C3.11.6
Rear Wing Adjuster System
Chapter: C3
In Simple Terms
The rear wing flap can be adjusted by rotating it around a fixed horizontal axis (aligned with the car's width). When the car is in corner mode (high downforce setting), this axis must be hidden inside the rear wing structure and completely invisible when looking at the car from below.
- The adjustable rear wing flap must be made entirely from approved rear wing profiles
- The rotation axis must be aligned with the Y-axis (horizontal, side-to-side)
- In corner mode, the axis must be positioned within the rear wing profiles and fully hidden from below
- This design ensures the rear wing adjustment mechanism meets technical specifications
Official FIA Text
Rear Wing Adjuster System defines RW Flap constructed solely from Rear Wing Profiles which adjusts about a fixed axis aligned with Y-Axis. In Corner Mode, axis must lie within RV-RW-PROFILES and be fully obscured by RW Flap when viewed from below.
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 C1.6
New systems or technologies
Chapter: ARTICLE C1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
In Simple Terms
If a team invents a clever new system or technology that isn't explicitly mentioned in the rulebook but the FIA approves it, they can only use it for the rest of that season. Once the season ends, that innovation is no longer allowed unless it becomes an official part of the regulations.
- New technologies must be approved by the FIA before use
- Approved innovations are only permitted until the end of the season in which they're introduced
- Teams cannot carry over one-season innovations to the next season automatically
- The regulation prevents any team from gaining a permanent advantage from a loophole
Official FIA Text
Any new system, procedure or technology not specifically covered by these Technical Regulations, but which is deemed permissible by the FIA, will only be admitted until the end of the Championship during which it is introduced.
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