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As the Formula 1 season arrives at the historic Monza circuit for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, teams are rolling out a series of technical updates to meet the unique demands of this high-speed, low-downforce track. From new wings designed to reduce drag to significant floor and suspension overhauls, each team is seeking a competitive edge. We delve into the specific upgrades brought by leading constructors, detailing how they're fine-tuning their cars for the Temple of Speed.
McLaren
At the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, McLaren has introduced several upgrades to optimize their car for the track’s unique, low-downforce requirements. The team has fitted a trimmed front wing flap, a new low-downforce rear wing, and a reduced chord rear wing flap. These changes are complemented by a low-downforce beam wing. Additionally, McLaren has updated its front suspension fairings, which are designed to enhance the low-drag setup for the weekend but may also be beneficial at other circuits.
Ferrari
Ferrari’s upgrades for their home race include a “depowered” front wing flap. This new component is intended to work with the low-downforce rear wing and beam wing, both of which are carried over from their successful 2024 campaign at Monza. The team confirmed that these are components from last year's low-downforce events, with different top rear wing flap geometries and trims available for fine-tuning.
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull has arrived at Monza with a new floor, a potentially significant performance upgrade. The revised floor features updated surfaces, an adjusted floor edge, and new floor fences, all designed to increase aerodynamic load. The team noted that these subtle changes were made to "extract more load through improved pressure distribution while maintaining flow stability." A front wing tweak was also part of their upgrade package.
Mercedes
Mercedes has also introduced a floor update, modifying the camber on the floor fences. The team has also brought adapted front and rear wings to suit the low-downforce demands of the circuit.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin's focus is on a less aggressive rear wing flap option, which is a circuit-specific component designed exclusively for the Monza track.
Haas
Haas has made a single adjustment for the Italian Grand Prix, bringing a new front wing flap with a reduced chord length to help balance the car.
Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls has brought multiple modifications to Monza, with a revised floor body, updated underfloor, and an adjusted edge wing to generate more efficient load underneath the car. The team has also updated its bodywork sidepod shape, mirror housings, and rear wing to optimize for low-drag settings.
Williams
Williams's updates include a trimmed front wing flap and a reduction to the rear wing flap to decrease downforce for the high-speed circuit.
Alpine and Sauber
Alpine and Sauber have not introduced any new components this weekend.