Could Ferrari’s rotating rear wing give them a 7–8 km/h speed boost?. Could Ferrari’s ‘Macarena’ wing make the SF-26 faster than the competition?.

Ferrari’s rotating rear wing generated significant discussion during the 2026 pre-season tests in Bahrain, with speculation already emerging about the potential speed advantage it could provide.

One of the most striking moments of the six-day Bahrain test was when Ferrari took to the track with a rear wing capable of rotating 270° during its opening phase. The innovative design left both fans and rival teams astonished, with competitors immediately analyzing its potential benefits and questioning its legality under the new technical regulations.

First insights on the advantage of Ferrari’s rear wing

The Maranello team quickly decided to remove the rotating solution from Lewis Hamilton’s SF-26 and continued testing with the standard rear wing, which is likely to appear in Melbourne. However, discussions about the possible speed gain introduced by the so-called “Macarena” wing are already circulating.

Carlo Vanzini, commenting on his YouTube channel, shared his perspective on Ferrari’s performance in Sakhir. “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a Ferrari dominate the headlines with such a debated and controversial innovation. The new regulations seem to leave room for interesting interpretations, and I was already impressed with Alpine’s mechanism. In my opinion, everyone has started interpreting the rear wing effectively keeping the DRS functionality. Alpine’s approach, where everything drops at once to become flat, is particularly elegant,” he explained.

“Regarding Ferrari’s rotating wing, engineers describe a solution that allows the car to ‘fly’, with an estimated 7–8 km/h increase in speed. Ferrari has started aggressively. That small flap near the exhaust clearly provides a noticeable advantage. Other teams have evaluated similar solutions, but implementing them takes time. Still, the season is long, and the hierarchy we see at the start could change as the championship progresses,” added Carlo Vanzini.

This rotating rear wing underlines Ferrari’s proactive approach to the 2026 regulations and shows the team’s willingness to push boundaries in search of performance. While the solution may not be used immediately in Melbourne, its potential impact on speed and race performance has already caught the attention of the entire paddock, signaling an exciting technical battle for the new season.