McLaren will test an experimental upside-down rear wing concept during Friday practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The McLaren Formula 1 team plans to run the new rear wing as a test item only, following similar designs already used by Ferrari and Red Bull.
Ferrari introduced a rear wing that rotates 180 degrees during winter testing. Red Bull later tested its own version at the Miami Grand Prix.
"As part of this continued momentum, the team will deliver minor detail refinements on the MCL40’s rear corners. In addition, we will test an experimental rear wing throughout Friday’s Free Practice sessions," the team stated in its preview.
McLaren technical director Neil Houldey said the wing forms part of ongoing development work aimed at adding performance and lap time. The design is not expected to appear in qualifying or the race.
