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.

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.