Italian GP Tech Upgrades: The Full Monza Breakdown

Analyzing the technical upgrades team-by-team

🟠 McLaren: the full cut-down kit

McLaren have gone big. Suspension, wings, even the beam wing, all trimmed for speed.

The front suspension fairings are reshaped to calm the airflow around the tires in low-drag trim.
A front wing flap has been cut back, giving the drivers more flexibility to keep the car balanced once the rear is unloaded.
Out back, a new rear wing assembly has been built just for Monza. Slimmer, lighter on drag, but still efficient enough not to wreck stability.
There is also a reduced chord flap option on that wing, letting them peel off even more drag if needed.
And the beam wing gets a lighter version too, so the whole package works as one.

Verdict: It is the full Monza cut, nothing held back. They will fly on the straights. The question is whether the car still feels planted when it hits the Rettifilo chicane.

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🔴Ferrari: leaning on proven parts

Ferrari's updates are less dramatic, but still targeted at Monza’s demands.

The front wing loses chord on the flap, which tones down front-end load.
The rear wing assembly uses carried-over low-drag profiles, but with multiple flap trims available so they can dial in efficiency.
And the beam wing comes in a single-element spec, less loaded than usual, to bring drag numbers down further.

Verdict: Not a revolution. But Ferrari have history with these parts and the flexibility on the rear wing gives them options in qualifying.

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🔵 Red Bull: fine-tuning underneath

Red Bull's focus is not just skinny wings. They have gone under the floor.

The front wing has shortened third and fourth flaps, matching the trimmed rear load.
The floor body has been re-optimized, subtle changes that smooth pressure distribution without losing stability.
The fences have been reshaped to work with the new surfaces, controlling how the air runs spanwise under the car.
Even the floor edge is re-profiled, allowing that last bit of local load to be pulled out cleanly.

Verdict: It is quiet, precise work. Built to keep the RB balanced over bumps and kerbs at Ascari and Parabolica.

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⚫ Mercedes: tidy refinements

Mercedes have spread their tweaks across the car. Nothing wild, but all carefully aimed.

The rear wing tips have been backed off, less camber on the flap, so local drag drops.
On the floor, camber distribution on the outboard fence has changed, rebalancing load and cleaning the flow that feeds the rear.
At the front, the wing flap has been de-cambered to stop the nose from overpowering the lighter rear end.

Verdict: Small, surgical touches. The kind of work that does not grab headlines, but makes the car easier to drive at the limit.

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🟩 Aston Martin: one small trim

Aston Martin listed a single update

A rear wing flap option with less aggression. It knocks down load and drag to suit Monza’s straights.

Verdict: Simple, specific, and not much more.

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🟤 Haas: one front wing tweak

Budget-conscious, Haas only bring a small change.

The front wing flap runs with a shorter chord in places, letting the car hold its balance when the rear is stripped back.

Verdict: Minimal, but sensible. It is all they need for this weekend.

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🔷 Racing Bulls: more than just a trim

On paper it looks like a wing change. In reality, Racing Bulls have touched multiple parts of the car.

The rear wing profiles have been reworked to meet their target efficiency.
Underneath, the floor body and edge wing geometry has been reshaped to build load more cleanly.
The sidepods and coke line have been revised, with the bodywork helping airflow feed the diffuser.
Even the mirror housings have been updated, tidying drag in that area.

Verdict: This is broader than it looks. A structural step rather than a one-off Monza spec.

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🟦 Williams: trims at both ends

Williams have focused on small, flexible options.

The rear wing flap can be trimmed at the trailing edge, cutting surface area and drag.
A matching front wing trim keeps the balance correct if they choose to run the lighter rear.

Verdict: Subtle touches, but exactly the kind Monza rewards. Free speed with no drama.

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