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Red Bull Probes Rear Wing Failures Ahead of Spa

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Red Bull is conducting a comprehensive investigation into its innovative rear wing design following two consecutive race weekends where Max Verstappen experienced failures. The team confirmed the issues were caused by different faults, despite the similar outcome. This situation is particularly concerning given the advanced nature of Red Bull's 'Macarena wing,' which features an active aerodynamic system designed to reduce drag significantly.

The team introduced its unique rear wing concept in Miami, a design that differs from Ferrari's and allows for up to 160 degrees of rotation. While the performance benefits are clear, safety has become the paramount concern. Verstappen himself described the incidents as "super dangerous," a sentiment amplified with the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps circuit on the horizon.

Red Bull is leaving "all options open" for the Belgian Grand Prix, which includes the possibility of reverting to an older specification rear wing. This decision hinges on the thoroughness of their investigation and their absolute certainty that the current design is completely reliable. The team acknowledges that another failure is unacceptable, especially with performance at Spa being critical and energy management being a known challenge for them this season.