Formula 1 rolls on to Monte Carlo and the unique demands of the Circuit de Monaco this weekend, with plenty of teams bringing track-specific and wider upgrades for their cars \u2013 including special winglets aimed at exploiting the lack of Active Aero. But what exactly is changing, and how might it impact performance? F1.com presents an all-in-one list…<\/p>\n
Mercedes<\/p>\n
Mercedes<\/a> have added small winglets within their rear wing Straight Mode fairing volume, aimed at generating local downforce and drag. According to the team, the removal of Active Aero<\/a> in Monaco<\/a>, and the low drag sensitivity of the track, make these \u201cattractive\u201d additions.<\/p>\n Ferrari<\/p>\n Ferrari<\/a>, meanwhile, have focused their efforts on an updated front suspension (providing a greater steering angle for Monaco\u2019s twists and turns), as well as a new floor body and diffuser (featuring small devices to generate more aerodynamic load).<\/p>\n McLaren<\/p>\n Reigning World Champions McLaren<\/a> are unleashing the biggest update package this weekend, with their changes going from the front to the rear of the MCL40.<\/p>\n A Monaco-specification front suspension has been created to deal with the unique corner radii encountered here, while a larger engine cover offers increased overall cooling capacity and maintains high aerodynamic efficiency.<\/p>\n New beam wings and rear corners are set to offer enhanced aerodynamic flow conditioning, alongside a circuit-specific rear wing which, like Mercedes, exploits the area where the Straight Mode actuator usually sits.<\/p>\n There is also the addition of a floor stay attached to the diffuser, bringing improved robustness and deflection to maintain aerodynamic performance throughout the speed range, as McLaren leave no stone unturned ahead of their 1000th Grand Prix.<\/p>\n Red Bull<\/p>\n At Red Bull<\/a>, their car will run a larger exit duct for the front brake material, as well as caliper cooling, while the suspension fairings and inner face of the front wheel bodywork are trimmed to allow for a greater steering angle.<\/p>\n As per the brakes, the RB22\u2019s engine cover and sidepod exits have been opened up to help with power unit and gearbox cooling, and last but not least, Red Bull join Mercedes and McLaren in adding rear wing extensions to make the most of Active Aero being removed.<\/p>\n Alpine<\/p>\n Alpine<\/a> have noted just one update on the FIA\u2019s submission sheet, with flap winglets being introduced to further enhance aerodynamic performance, as part of their ongoing in-season rear wing development programme.<\/p>\n Racing Bulls<\/p>\n Racing Bulls<\/a> have two developments of note: a modified front suspension to allow for additional Haas<\/p>\n Haas<\/a> have updated their front track rod position to cope with the specific steering angle demands around Monaco, while making a minor revision to the rear wing Straight Mode fairing and adding an additional aerodynamic device downstream of the exhaust tailpipe \u2013 both with the goal of encouraging upwash and increasing downforce.<\/p>\n Williams<\/p>\n Next on the list are Williams<\/a>, who have introduced a revised front suspension geometry to cope with the circuit\u2019s demands, along with an updated exhaust tailpipe installation, which offers what the team have described as \u201can additional loading opportunity\u201d at the rear of the car.<\/p>\n Audi<\/p>\n Audi<\/a> have a handful of changes to report, including the removal of the Straight Mode actuators on the front and rear wings to reduce any unnecessary blockages.<\/p>\n Proper updates listed by the team are a tweaked mirror design, aimed at offering a minor aerodynamic efficiency improvement, and a redesigned roll hoop and engine cover to increase cooling options.<\/p>\n Cadillac<\/p>\n
\nsteering travel, while minimising any detrimental effect on the aerodynamics, and a new flap and central winglet on the rear wing to generate additional downforce (again, exploiting the removal of Straight Mode).<\/p>\n