It's the next big thing in aeronautics. Morphing wings are wings that alter their shape. For example they become low drag-max speed OR high drag-big manoeuvrability.
Morphing wings change shape a bit like the bad cop in Terminator. What I mean is that morphing wings are not just a standard shape wing that just changes its position (like the F-14). Morphing wings technology changes the actual shape of the wing.
This technology could be implemented in F1. It's very expensive right now, but in the future it could be possible. In the past there were some tests in F1 with moving aero parts. It was a disaster. The car was totally unpredictable, so the plan was ditched. With the tech advance and the research that is being carried out as we speak for aeronautic purposes, I guess it could be possible to put it in F1.
For sure it would be visually rather impressive. Imagine a Ferrari behind a McLaren in a corner. The Ferrari would alter the front wings shape to create more downforce and it would pass more easily. Also tn big straights, the wings would alter their profile and cut drag drastically. Speeds about 360+ km/h would be the norm (unlike today's 330 in F1)
What are your opinions on the subject? Do you think it is too much for automotive technology? Is it possible to do it?
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/mech-tech/dn7552