Ferrari is planning a special technical package for the Belgian Grand Prix. A new rear wing is designed to give the SF-26 more top speed on the straights.
Ferrari is reportedly planning to launch its next attack on Mercedes with a special technical package at the Belgian Grand Prix. At the heart of the development is a new rear wing for the SF-26.
Following Charles Leclerc’s recent victory at Silverstone, the Scuderia appears to have moved significantly closer to the front. However, Ferrari faces a very different challenge at the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
On the long straights in particular, aerodynamic efficiency is crucial alongside energy management. This is precisely where Ferrari is expected to introduce several adjustments.
Ferrari working on new rear wing
According to Italian media reports, Ferrari has developed a special low-downforce package for circuits such as Spa and Monza. Its centrepiece is said to be a new rear wing that has reportedly been nicknamed “Macarena”.
The development is reportedly aimed at further reducing the SF-26’s drag without sacrificing too much downforce through the high-speed corners.
Ferrari also apparently used its recent filming day at Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit to compare different aerodynamic configurations. Among other things, changes to the rear of Charles Leclerc’s car were tested.
In addition, Ferrari could remove an aerodynamic element around the exhaust in Belgium that generates additional downforce but also increases drag. A lower-downforce floor configuration is also being mentioned as a possible option.
Spa debut not yet certain
However, it appears that no final decision has yet been made on whether the new rear wing will actually be used at the Belgian Grand Prix. Its introduction reportedly depends, among other things, on whether Ferrari can produce enough units in time.
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The Scuderia apparently wants to avoid introducing a new component without having sufficient spare parts available for the entire race weekend. A final decision could therefore be made at short notice.
Meanwhile, speculation over the potential speed gain varies considerably. While some reports suggest around three km/h of additional top speed, others claim figures of up to eleven km/h. However, none of these figures have been officially confirmed.
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