Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track during practice - Source: Getty
McLaren F1 claimed it would make some 'minor adjustments' to its 'mini-DRS' rear wing after the FIA intervention but reiterated that the wing was legal. There was a lot of chatter on social media and in the F1 paddock regarding the low downforce rear wing of the British team after Oscar Piastri managed to hold Charles Leclerc off for 30 laps at last weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix on his way to securing his second win.
Fans and teams alike noticed a slight rotation of one of the elements in the rear wing during the high-speed corner that created a small hole and enabled the car to reduce drag and act as a 'mini-DRS'.
After Red Bull's successful filling, FIA decided to clamp down on the rear wing and advised McLaren to adjust their low downforce rear wing. Ahead of the FP2 session at the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, the Woking-based outfit released a statement and said (via F1.com):
