diff --git a/av1/encoder/speed_features.c b/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
index eb09969..8e8de93 100644
--- a/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
+++ b/av1/encoder/speed_features.c
@@ -827,6 +827,8 @@
     sf->inter_sf.enable_fast_compound_mode_search = 1;
     sf->inter_sf.reuse_mask_search_results = 1;
     sf->inter_sf.txfm_rd_gate_level = boosted ? 0 : 1;
+    sf->inter_sf.disable_interinter_wedge_newmv_search =
+        is_boosted_arf2_bwd_type ? 0 : 1;
 
     // TODO(Sachin): Enable/Enhance this speed feature for speed 2 & 3
     sf->interp_sf.adaptive_interp_filter_search = 1;