Unseemly nose solutions are attracting all of the obvious attention early in 2014. But, behind the scenes, engineers are far more interested in what is lurking at the rear of McLaren's innovative new MP4-29. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport calls it an "ingenious trick", explaining that designers for the great British team have used the rear suspension to mimic the now-banned wing profiles beneath the main wing. "It will be interesting to see if Charlie Whiting is responsive," the report said. "If he does not object, the competition will have to catch up quickly." A report on F1's official website said the McLaren solution "is considered legal by the...
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