Some teams, including front-running outfits Mercedes<\/a> and Red Bull<\/a>, have replaced the rear wing actuators for straight mode with a series of eye-catching, mini winglets.<\/p>\n Mercedes has also adopted a radical solution<\/p>\n The FIA\u2019s technical regulations state that all bodywork must fit into defined legality boxes which sit on top of the rear wing for the actuator housing, which used to be used for F1\u2019s Drag Reduction System [DRS].<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Despite active aero being scrapped for this weekend\u2019s race in Monaco, teams have not wasted the chance to pursue alternative methods for achieving downforce.<\/p>\n Downforce is something teams chase for the tight, twisty and technical nature of Monaco. Due to low cornering speeds and less need for efficiency, teams tend to use their largest rear wing configurations.<\/p>\n Drag is less of a punishing factor in Monaco as none of the straights are long enough to effectively act as a penalty. In contrast, at circuits like Monza, teams will run with the lowest downforce and drag possible.<\/p>\n McLaren<\/a> also appears to have a solution, while it does not look like Ferrari<\/a> has exploited this area, at least so far.<\/p>\n McLaren MCL40 rear wing<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Cadillac has removed the actuator section altogether in its approach to the Monaco weekend, while Racing Bulls has also made modifications to its actuator housing.<\/p>\n This is the latest classic attempt of F1 teams looking to benefit from any possible marginal gains.<\/p>\n What is active aero?<\/p>\n![\"Mercedes](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xpb_1411916_hires.jpg\")
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