McLaren brings another major update package to the Dutch GP of Formula 1 taking place this weekend, trying to maintain the good momentum from the Hungarian GP with Lando Norris’ victory, the first of the 2026 season.
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Meanwhile, Ferrari keeps up the intense pace in the development battle and according to the official update document released by the FIA, the Italian team introduced five new parts on the SF-26 for the race in Zandvoort.
According to the records presented by the teams, the Maranello squad updated the floor body, the floor plank, and the floor edge, all aimed at increasing aerodynamic downforce on the Dutch circuit. In addition, it also made changes to the diffuser and the lower rear wing, seeking to improve the quality of airflow at the rear of the car.
McLaren brought a new rear wing, a change to the engine cover, and a revision of the rear brake duct. Just like the Italian rival, the British team aims to increase aerodynamic downforce and optimize airflow, as well as improve brake cooling.
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Mercedes and Red Bull each presented only one update. The German team, leader of the Constructors’ Championship, modified the front brake drum area, separating the drum deflector from the duct inlet to improve airflow quality at different steering angles. The change should also benefit the aerodynamic flow directed to the rear of the car.
The Milton Keynes team focused its change on the reliability of the front suspension, reducing the rear section of the lower suspension arm rod, decreasing the stresses on the component in sharper steering situations.
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