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Spanish Grand Prix

Madring

Sun, 13 Sept 2026

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From published FIA documents: car presentation submissions, PU elements used per driver, PU grid decisions (B8.2.8), parc fermé changes and start penalty decisions.

Confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrades for this weekend: 10 upgrades. Those upgrades come from 6 teams. Mercedes has the most upgrades (3). Also confirmed for this weekend: 1 PU grid penalty (allocation grid-place penalties), 1 start penalty (pit-lane / technical start sanctions) and 1 parc fermé change (locked-car swaps). Latest FIA update: 3 October 2026.

The Spanish Grand Prix has 10 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrades from 6 teams, with 1 PU grid penalty, 1 parc fermé change and 1 start penalty. Mercedes has the most upgrades (3).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

PU grid

  • Stroll, 40 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ICE, 5th TC, 6th ES, 5th MGU-K, 7th ANC (Doc 41)

Start

8 new PU elements this weekend.

Inferred

  • Bearman, Over limit +30
  • Stroll, Over limit +40

Upgrades

10

PU Changes

8

Parc Fermé

1

Start

1

PU grid

1

Teams Active

8

Most Active

MER

3 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 8Mechanical 1Other 1

Race classification

Finishing order from the FIA final classification, shown next to the upgrades each team listed for this weekend.

Results are context. They do not show whether any listed part worked.

Source: FIA Final Classification, Doc 73
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P5Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
Red Bull RacingP2 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
McLarenP3 and P8Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
FerrariP4 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 1
AlpineP7 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
Racing BullsP9 and P14Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
AudiP10 and P13Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
HaasP11 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
WilliamsP15 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Aston MartinP17 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0
CadillacP18 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 2

DNF did not finish. DNS did not start. Not classified means the sheet gave no reason. DSQ disqualified. EXC excluded. WD withdrawn.

Upgrades10PU Elements8Start1Parc Fermé1
Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 10 upgrades from 6 teams

Mercedes upgrades

MER

3 upgrades

TailpipeCircuit specificDrag Rangeeditorial downforceConfirmed

Additional winglet added behind exhaust Additional winglet added to increase exhaust flow turning to generate load and drag at a ratio appropriate for Madrid L/D.

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions
Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangeeditorial downforceConfirmed

Rear wing central winglet span reduced Reducing the span of the central winglet mounted above the rear wing flap sheds local downforce and drag at a ratio appropriate for Madrid L/D.

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions
Front DrumPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Front lip reprofiled Front lip reprofiled to improve flow attachment through all steer conditions, resulting in improved flow to the rear of the car.

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions

Cadillac upgrades

CAD

2 upgrades

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated Rear Wing Flap Trailing Edge Winglet The reintroduction of a revised Rear Wing Flap central trailing edge winglet serves to generate more rear aerodynamic load, whilst improving overall aerodynamic stability throughout a range of operating conditions

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions
DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Addition of vane to inner trailing edge of outboard diffuser sidewall A small vertical turning vane has been added to the inner trailing edge of the outboard diffuser sidewall, which improves aerodynamic performance in the outer floor channels and increases the load at the rear of the car

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions

Red Bull Racing upgrades

RBR

2 upgrades

Rear CornerReliabilityNewConfirmed

Rear wheel bodywork assembly

Continuing the work from Monza, the new and more robust gaitor gains winglets downstream of the suspension fairings seeking to restore the load of earlier races whilst maintaining a sealed wheel bodywork.

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions
FloorReliabilityConfirmed

A geometric change between floor and chassis

When deflected, the laminate and shape have been altered to ideally eliminate deterioration of the structure and aerodynamic surfaces by reducing the local strain.

FIA: Spanish Grand Prix: Car presentation submissions