McLarens new wing has got the OK from the FIA - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8558279.stm
McLaren F1 team's car wing design is approved by FIA
McLaren is expected to upgrade the MP4-25 ahead of the season-opener
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McLaren's controversial rear wing design has been approved by Formula 1's governing body, the FIA.
Red Bull had sought clarification on a slot on the rear wing which reduces drag and increases straight-line speed.
FIA technical chief Charlie Whiting is understood to have seen the design and to be happy with it.
All 12 teams on the grid have had all their cars passed by scrutineering ahead of Friday's first practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
A McLaren spokesman said on Friday that the rear wing design had "never been an issue" although Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed earlier it had caused "a bit of a fuss".
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Any unusual aerodynamic design is more likely to come under the microscope after last season's diffuser row which split the teams.
The legality of the radical 'double-decker diffuser' , pioneered by 2009 constructors' champions Brawn, Toyota and Williams, ended up being settled in F1's Court of Appeal.
But there has been no similar controversy for the opening race of this year's championship.
The results of preliminary scrutineering also removed doubts over the new Hispania team's participation this weekend.
The future of the Spanish team was secured last month after a buyout but the car, which will be driven by F1 rookies Bruno Senna and Karun Chandhok, has yet to hit the track after Hispania skipped testing.
They will get their first opportunity to do so when first practice begins at 0700 GMT on Friday.
SFB: good news for McLaren, and good news for Hispania too.
