The Monaco Grand Prix circuit presents a unique challenge to the Formula 1 field, and as such, each of the ten teams has brought at least one update to the streets of Monte Carlo.
The twisty, low-speed nature of the track design differs significantly from the previous round at Imola, which was the start of the European season – the traditional entry point for the first significant upgrades of the year.
Therefore, despite a number of extensive developments being put together for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, each team had to present a new specification for the rear wing in Monaco.
The steps taken by McLaren and Ferrari in recent weeks mean that there will likely be a battle with Red Bull for pole position in Saturday's grid-setting session, which will go a long way in determining the outcome of the race, given that it is almost impossible. To wander the streets of the emirate.
Leading teams
In an attempt to defend the closing group, Red Bull brought in an improved front corner along with the standard rear wing upgrades.
Meanwhile, Mercedes has focused on a new front spoiler to match the revised floor, as well as updates to the rear wing and radials.
Ferrari chose not to change its wing, but followed suit with higher downforce upper and lower rear wing designs.
While McLaren's rear wing update has a “circuit-specific drag range” as the main reason for the change – just like the three teams mentioned previously – Aston Martin is returning to a “performance-local load” approach, with “more aggressive geometry being introduced” to the car.
However, it will also bring improvements in Monaco compared to the previous specification, so it could be considered track-specific.
The back of the package
Like Mercedes and Red Bull, Alpine has brought a wide range of updates to the Monaco – in addition to its new rear wings and radials.
The French team installed a track-specific front spoiler and new front suspension, as well as a revised halo to improve flow conditioning around the cockpit.
Both Williams and RB introduced new front corners, designed specifically for Monaco, with the latter team also updating the front suspension.
Stake has changed the rear wing endplate to better suit the nature of the street circuit, with a new front suspension and front angle as well.
Its updated rear wing is useful around the Monte Carlo, but the single pylon rear wing will also serve as the basis for its design going forward.
At the same time, Haas introduced a new design of the cooling ducts, allowing for better engine cooling. This comes in addition to updates to the front corner and front suspension, not to mention its new rear wing and radials.
