Scuderia Ferrari Unveils Revolutionary Rotating Rear Wing Technology at Shanghai
Ferrari is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking rear wing configuration at the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, featuring an upper element capable of rotating a full 180 degrees. This innovative aerodynamic solution represents the Scuderia's latest technical advancement for the 2026 campaign.
The Scuderia Ferrari team will showcase cutting-edge aerodynamic engineering at the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend with the introduction of a redesigned rear wing system. The new configuration boasts a distinctive upper element with the capability to rotate through a complete 180-degree arc, marking a significant technical evolution for the Italian constructor.
This innovative design is set to make its competitive debut during the Shanghai race weekend, as Ferrari continues to push the boundaries of aerodynamic development in the 2026 season. The rotating upper element represents the team's latest strategic approach to maximizing downforce efficiency and overall vehicle performance.
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Article B7.1.1
Driver Adjustable Bodywork General Principles
Chapter: B7
In Simple Terms
Drivers can adjust their front wing and rear wing flaps during the race to optimize performance. These adjustments are controlled by the car's computer and work differently depending on whether the car is going through corners (high angle, less adjustment allowed) or driving on straights (low angle, full adjustment available).
- Drivers can electronically adjust front wing profiles and rear wing flap angles during races
- Adjustments are controlled by the FIA Standard ECU (the car's control computer)
- Corner Mode limits adjustments when wings are at high incidence angles for better downforce
- Straight-Line Mode enables full adjustment when wings are at low incidence angles for better top speed
Official FIA Text
The permitted Driver Adjustable Bodywork includes adjustment of the incidence of the Front Wing Profiles and RW Flap controlled by the FIA Standard ECU. Deactivated when both systems are in Corner Mode high incidence positions. Fully activated when both are in Straight-Line Mode low incidence positions.
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 30
Rear Wing Profiles Reference Volume (RV-RW-PROFILES)
Chapter: C
In Simple Terms
This regulation defines the maximum allowable space (or 'reference volume') where a Formula 1 car's rear wing can be positioned and shaped. Think of it as an invisible 3D box that the rear wing must fit within, with one angled plane cutting through it to set the upper boundary. If a team's rear wing extends beyond this box, it violates the rules.
- The rear wing must fit within a defined rectangular box measuring 465mm long (X-axis), 575mm wide (Y-axis), and 155mm tall (Z-axis)
- An additional angled plane cuts through this box, removing the upper portion and creating a sloped upper limit for the wing profile
- This volumetric restriction ensures all cars have comparable rear wing dimensions and prevents unfair aerodynamic advantages
- Teams must design their rear wing profiles to stay entirely within this reference volume during technical scrutineering
Official FIA Text
RV-RW-PROFILES is an axis-aligned cuboid [XR=165, 0, 725] to [XR=630, 575, 880], trimmed with plane passing through three points with all material below discarded.
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