FIA Clears McLaren’s Rear Wing for Bahrain Race

McLaren Mercedes can leave their alternative bodywork in the garage for the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, as it has emerged that the International Automobile Federation (FIA) approved their controversial rear wing design for the race.

The device was initially supposed to be checked out by the FIA technical delegate Charlie Whiting last Friday, but a delayed flight from Brazil messed with his plans for the entire weekend. Therefore, the investigation of McLaren MP4-25’s rear … (read more)