Mercedes and McLaren have introduced major aerodynamic upgrades at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal this weekend. The packages mark key steps in their 2026 Formula 1 development efforts.
Mercedes brought its first major upgrade package of the season to the event. The W17 features a new front wing integrated into the footplate along with strakes for improved flow. The team also revised most areas of the floor and adjusted winglets on all four corners to gain downforce.
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Red Bull introduced a significant upgrade package for its RB22 car at the Miami Grand Prix, including a new 'Macarena' rear wing, revised sidepods, and weight reductions. Max Verstappen said the changes have almost halved the performance gap to frontrunners. Team principal Laurent Mekies described the developments as heading in the right direction.
Mercedes and McLaren will both introduce significant car upgrades at this week's Canadian Grand Prix as the 2026 Formula 1 season continues to evolve.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged his team to stay balanced as it prepares to introduce its first major upgrade package of the 2026 Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. The Brackley outfit aims to respond to gains made by rivals such as McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix.
Red Bull has introduced several technical changes to its RB22 car ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The updates target the floor, bodywork and rear sections in an effort to close the gap to leading teams.
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has outlined the team's approach of delivering steady performance updates to its W17 car following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
McLaren plans to test its new front wing again during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after both drivers rejected the part following limited running at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Mercedes has carried out minor tweaks to the diffuser on its W17 Formula 1 car ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The changes follow a technical directive issued by the FIA after rival teams raised concerns about the design introduced in Montreal.