Ferrari conducted a filming day at Monza to evaluate upgrades for its SF-26 car ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The team tested an updated version of its rotating rear wing, known as the 'Macarena', along with other aerodynamic features. These changes come after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the Iran war.
Ferrari ran a limited filming day at Monza, completing a maximum of 200km—or about 34 laps—on demonstration tyres supplied by Pirelli. The session allowed the Scuderia to assess components originally planned for the now-cancelled Middle Eastern races. Fans gathered to watch the SF-26 in action as the team prepared for substantial upgrades at next week's Miami Grand Prix. The cancellation shifted the update schedule, prompting this interim testing. The highlight was an evolved rotating rear wing, first seen during Bahrain pre-season testing and in Free Practice 1 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Engineers redesigned the endplates to be more angular, repositioned the actuator more obliquely near the main plane for better airflow management, and modified the pillars for enhanced aerodynamic and structural roles. A new vertical element appeared centrally above the second movable flap, while small appendages returned on the halo sides to reduce turbulence around the cockpit. Ferrari's Miami package also features adjustments to the front wing and floor, critical areas under the current regulations. The team has intensified data analysis during the break to narrow the performance gap to Mercedes. Further power unit improvements await activation of the ADUO mechanism.
