# Ferrari Decides on Rotating Rear Wing as Lewis Hamilton Makes Admission – Weekend Roundup

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# **F1 News Roundup – Thursday**

### **1. Ferrari Rotating Rear Wing Returns**

- **Lewis Hamilton confirmed** Ferrari will run its rotating rear wing at the **Chinese Grand Prix**.

- Despite potential drawbacks flagged during Bahrain testing, the wing could provide **better straight-line efficiency**.

- Other teams had considered similar designs but have yet to implement them.

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### **2. Max Verstappen: Mario Kart F1**

- Verstappen joked that the new F1 2026 cars feel like **“Formula E on steroids”** , prompting him to swap his simulator for a **Nintendo Switch** to mimic the new car behavior.

- He also confirmed participation in the **Nurburgring 24-hour race in May**.

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### **3. Fernando Alonso Revisits ‘GP2 Engine’ Comment**

- Alonso reflected on his past criticism of Honda powertrains, calling them a **“GP2 engine”** in 2015.

- Aston Martin-Honda is again facing **vibration issues** , affecting reliability and battery management early in 2026.

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### **4. Aston Martin & Honda Keep Battery Info Private**

- The team **refused to disclose battery counts** for China.

- Damage from vibrations has **limited testing and running** so far this season, although Honda claims some progress has been made since Australia.

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### **5. Ferrari vs Mercedes – Race Trim Gap**

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- **Lewis Hamilton estimates** Ferrari is currently **0.5s per lap slower** than Mercedes in race trim.

- He highlights that Mercedes’ advantage is **mostly on the straights** with active aero deployed.

- Charles Leclerc agrees Ferrari is **“definitely not” at Mercedes’ level** at this stage.