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Ferrari Ditches Halo Wings; Hamilton Takes Podium in China

3/17/2026

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Ferrari removed halo wings before the Chinese Grand Prix after discussions with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) over legality.
Ferrari did not use the Macarena wing to avoid disqualification.
Hamilton secured his first podium with Ferrari, finishing third after a battle with Leclerc.
Mercedes dominated the race, and Ferrari remained competitive but did not reach a podium.
Upcoming cancellations may give Ferrari time to refine and reintroduce halo wings.

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Ferrari removed halo wings before the Chinese Grand Prix after discussions with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) over legality.
Ferrari did not use the Macarena wing to avoid disqualification.
Hamilton secured his first podium with Ferrari, finishing third after a battle with Leclerc.
Mercedes dominated the race, and Ferrari remained competitive but did not reach a podium.
Upcoming cancellations may give Ferrari time to refine and reintroduce halo wings.