Racing Bulls arrives at the Canadian Grand Prix of Formula 1 confident in a competitive weekend, after preparing new updates for their car. The team believes that the aerodynamic package developed since Miami can put them back in the fight for points in Montreal.
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The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will host the fifth round of the 2026 season and is expected to bring varied challenges for teams and drivers. Besides the long straights and strong braking zones, the forecast of rain for Saturday and Sunday could completely change the behavior of the cars throughout the weekend.
Tim Goss, the team’s technical director, highlighted the specific characteristics of the Canadian track and recalled the difficulty posed by the final chicane, famous for the ‘Wall of Champions,’ where many drivers have crashed over time, including in more severe accidents. According to him, finding the ideal balance of the car will be essential to face the aggressive curbs without compromising control on corner exits.
“The circuit is characterized by long fast straights, strong braking for low-speed corners, and a complicated final chicane, where the challenge is to use the curbs well and maintain enough control to avoid contact with the wall,” said Goss. The director also recalled that unstable weather conditions are often part of the scenario in Montreal.
According to the Briton, the 2026 regulations changed the traditional aerodynamic approach for the Canadian circuit. With the use of the active low-drag aerodynamic mode on the straights, teams no longer need to resort to extremely unloaded rear wings to gain maximum speed.
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“With the 2026 regulations, the use of the active mode significantly reduces aerodynamic drag and, as a result, we maintain the standard rear wing level,” he said. Still, Goss highlighted that the adaptation work between chassis, power unit, and circuit characteristics remains complex.
Racing Bulls also believes it has an important advantage if rain really appears during the weekend. After the Japanese GP, the team participated in Pirelli tests with wet and intermediate tires, accumulating important data on compound heating and car balance on a wet track.
Goss also stated that the preparation since Miami has been positive, with strong simulator work and data analysis alongside the drivers: “We are bringing the next phase of aerodynamic updates from the start of the season and we are confident that this will allow us to consolidate our performance to fight for points,” he added.
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