A rear wing controversy that had Formula One rivals up in arms at the Singapore Grand Prix was a 'red herring' and good news for McLaren even if they do not use that version again, according to team boss Andrea Stella.

Lando Norris took advantage of his MCL38's pace, dominating in qualifying and during the race. The McLaren team opted for an unprecedented rear wing in Singapore, but why did they do that?

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks it is a good thing rival teams are complaining about its car – because this shows they are distracted from their own efforts. The Woking-based team has found itself the centre of attention since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix over what has become known as its ‘mini-DRS’.

Formula One leaders McLaren will modify the rear wings on their cars after talks with the governing FIA at the Singapore Grand Prix following concern from rival teams.