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Miami Grand Prix

Miami International Autodrome

Sun, 3 May 2026

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The Miami Grand Prix has 58 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 10 teams, with 14 parc fermé changes and 2 start penalties. Ferrari has the most upgrade rows (11).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

Start

  • Hadjar, pit lane start (Doc 75)
  • Lindblad, pit lane start, sprint (Doc 40)

66 new PU elements this weekend.

Upgrades

58

PU Changes

66

Parc Fermé

14

Start

2

Teams Active

11

Most Active

FER

11 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 51Mechanical 6Cooling 1

Race classification

Official 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 101
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P4Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
McLarenP2 and P3Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
Red Bull RacingP5 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 7
FerrariP6 and P8Upgrades listed by the FIA: 11
AlpineP7 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 6
WilliamsP9 and P10Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
HaasP11 and P13Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
AudiP12 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Racing BullsP14 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 6
Aston MartinP15 and P17Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
CadillacP16 and P18Upgrades listed by the FIA: 9

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 WD withdrawn.

Sprint classification

Official 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 55
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
McLarenP1 and P2Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
FerrariP3 and P7Upgrades listed by the FIA: 11
MercedesP4 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Red Bull RacingP5 and P9Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
AlpineP8 and P10Upgrades listed by the FIA: 6
HaasP11 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
WilliamsP13 and P18Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
Racing BullsP14 and DNSUpgrades listed by the FIA: 6
Aston MartinP15 and P17Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
CadillacP16 and P19Upgrades listed by the FIA: 9
AudiDNS and DSQUpgrades 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.

Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 58 rows from 10 teams

11 upgrades

Lewis HamiltonTurbochargerNEW2nd of 4ExhaustNEW2nd of 4MGU-KNEW2nd of 3ICENEW2nd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6
Charles LeclercPU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6MGU-KNEW2nd of 3ExhaustNEW2nd of 4TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
Rear SuspensionPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Rear trackrod fairing reprofiling

Rear Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Addition of upwashing volumes, upper endplate detailing Atlassian Williams F1 Team 2

Floor EdgePerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Main floor outboard trailing edge scoops extended further inboard Working together with the front floor update, the rear part of the floor and diffuser have been developed focusing on load increase across the full operating window. In addition, the rear trackrod fairing update together with the rear tail devices provides a favourable pressure gradient for the diffuser, in an efficient manner

Front Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised footplate outboard channel, addition of top forward vane Front wing endplate and front corner updates are working hand-in-hand, focusing on flow feature stability and front wheel wake management throughout the entire car operating envelope

Beam WingPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated inboard connection See above

Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiling of front suspension leg fairings

Various steps have been done on load distribution across legs and span of the different front suspension elements, leading to load gains whilst still managing properly downstream impacts

Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Detailed development of front deflector upper and lower edges, addition of rear deflector lip

Rear TailPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised tail devices and profiles

Floor BodyPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Front central keel volume optimisation, additional front floor board vertical elements and revised board stays.

Reprofiled front floor leading edge and leading edge devices Benefiting from enhanced upstream flow conditions, the front floor geometry and devices have been reoptimized, returning a net load advantage

DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Central boat and diffuser expansion reprofiling, diffuser fence shedding edge detailing, trailing edge vertical flap addition and inboard lip detail

Rear WingPerformanceDrag reductionConfirmed

Mainplane and flap detail reprofiling, addition of central bracket flap, reworked pylon/mainplane junction

This iteration of rear wing development has been focused on increasing load in cornering mode in a robust way, whilst maximizing aerodynamic drag shedding in straight mode

9 upgrades

AeroReported

Further outboard on the floor sidepod leading edge, Cadillac has also revised the positioning of the small vertical-ish splitters. It has also gone from a four-pack to a five-pack; we all like a six-pack, perhaps that's next on the list?

Covered by FIA

Floor BodyPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled forward board with updated top edge and winglet details Forward floor changes increase aerodynamic load at the rear of the floor and diffuser with improved ride height characteristics and sensitivities

Mirror StayPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Movement and profile change of stay

Improves the onset flow and therefore aerodynamic load at the rear of the car, whilst the reprofiled leading edge also increases structural integrity

Front Wing FlapPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated Front Wing Flap profiles Revised Front Wing Flap profiles to reduce aerodynamic losses while also enhancing the consistency and quality of airflow directed toward the rear of the car

Front Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated End Plate Body and reprofiled Footplate geometry

Enhanced flow conditioning to the rear of the car to reduce overall sensitivity to ride height changes and improve rear load

Rear SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled Rear Suspension fairings Updated rear suspension to improve local flow quality, increase aerodynamic stability and consequently increase potential for further rear car development

DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Cascade winglet trailing edge detail changes, reprofiled fences and updated Diffuser shoulder geometry Updated Diffuser geometry to increase rear floor load and consequently overall aerodynamic load at the rear of the car, whilst improving sensitivity to ride heights

Floor BodyPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Local changes to floor rear corner and addition of top surface strake Local surface and feature changes in the rear floor region ahead of the rear tyre to increase local floor loading and therefore overall aerodynamic load at the rear of the car

Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated Deflector and Stay, reprofiled Lip and Rear Vanes Local surface changes including updated PDC geometry to increase local load whilst also improving flow quality for increased aerodynamic stability

TailpipePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated and repositioned Exhaust Tailpipe Bracket Revised Exhaust Tailpipe Bracket geometry to generate local aerodynamic load and consequently improve the characteristics of load at the rear of the car

7 upgrades

Oscar PiastriExhaustNEW2nd of 4TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6ICENEW2nd of 4
Lando NorrisExhaustNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Front Corner Furniture

The Front Corner Furniture has been revised to improve interaction with the Front Wing resulting in better flow conditioning overall.

Sidepod InletPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Sidepod Inlet

The Sidepod Inlet along with the Mirror has been revised for an improvement in flow conditioning in interaction with the new floor geometry.

Floor BodyPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New Floor and Board geometry

A completely new floor and Board geometry, working in conjunction with the aforementioned geometrical changes, resulting in an increase in aerodynamic load and efficiency across all conditions.

Rear CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Rear Corner Furniture

The Rear Corner furniture has been revised for improved interaction with the new floor geometry, resulting in better flow conditioning.

Cooling LouvresCircuit specificCooling Rangehigh coolingConfirmed

Sidepod Louvre To cope with the high cooling demands of this event, a sidepod louvre option is available, increasing overall cooling capacity if required.

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningModifiedConfirmed

Modified Bodywork Furniture

Furniture around the Central Bodywork has been added resulting both in an improvement in flow conditioning as well as local load gain, increasing overall aerodynamic efficiency.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New Rear Wing

A new Rear Wing geometry featuring new elements as well as a revised Endplate geometry, resulting in an overall gain in aerodynamic load and efficiency.

7 upgrades

Front CornerReliabilityRevisedConfirmed

Revised front wheel bodywork inboard surfaces.

To gain further efficiency the intake and exit ducts have been revised to draw inlet air from the highest pressure source available and exit with minimal blockage.

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

Surfaces adapted to meet the new sidepod inlet geometry

In combination with floor, including the coke split line, a new topbody has been derived offering revised cooling exits and flow stability downstream.

Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised wheel bodywork inboard geometry and suspension farings The inboard rear suspension shrouds have been blended to the new engine cover and quarter panels to maintain efficiency.

Rear wheel bodywork has subtle geometric revisions to incorporate further optimisation of both brake cooling and local flow for more load.

Front WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised element and endplate geometries.

A further step of optimisation to all three elements and the endplate now including the permitted diveplane. Offering more load with the same or improved flow stability.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised wing attachments for the mechanism to deploy rear wing Straight mode mechanism To allow more travel, the mechanism and attachments to the elements has been revised necessitating a subtle altering of the third profile near centreline.

Sidepod InletPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

To encompass the revied floor bib, the sidepod inlet and mirror support geometries have been revised

Keeping the sidepod inlet ingesting the highest pressure air, the intake and surrounding surfaces have changed to accommodate the new Floor and Engine Cover, extracting more load whilst maintaining flow stability downstream

FloorPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised bib surfaces to the sidepod and coke line change The revised bib geometry accommodates changes to the forward floor structure, then blends with the sidepod to then meet the engine cover.

Extracting more load whilst maintaining the downstream flow stability.

7 upgrades

Alexander AlbonTurbochargerNEW2nd of 4ExhaustNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6
Carlos SainzExhaustNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4
FloorPerformanceGeneral floor aerodynamic performanceConfirmed

The floor has refined contours, local thickness changes, and updated edge and interface details in the forward, mid and edge regions to suit the new layout.

Improves floor airflow across conditions. Refined surfaces reduce sensitivity to setup, providing more repeatable aerodynamic load over a wider operating window.

RIS FairingsPerformanceRear flow & integrationRevisedConfirmed

Fairings around the rear impact structure are revised with new local profiles, junctions and trailing-edge positions to suit surrounding hardware.

Cleans flow around the rear impact structure. Revised fairings, junctions and trailing edges improve integration with local hardware, reducing losses and stabilising the rear flow field.

SidepodPerformanceCoolingRevisedConfirmed

capability & mid-body flow The inlet lips, internal transitions and outer surfaces are reshaped with revised radii and fillets to match the new packaging.

Extends usable cooling range while cleaning mid-body flow. Reshaped inlet lips, internal transitions and outer surfaces improve local flow quality and maintain cooling margin across ambient and track conditions.

TailpipePerformanceRear flowNewConfirmed

A new profiled bracket is added behind the tailpipe within the allowed volume, shaped to the new layout.

Improves tail-region integration. Profiled bracket manages wake behind the tailpipe, reducing local separation and supporting more stable rear-end flow behaviour across conditions.

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceRear flow delivery & cooling integrationRevisedConfirmed

The engine cover, coke region and rear/upper cooling exits have revised surfaces, local fairings and openings to suit updated internal routing.

Improves rear flow delivery while satisfying heat-rejection needs. Updated cover, coke and exit geometry improves extraction and reduces disruption, giving more consistent rear flow versus cooling demand.

Rear Brace WingPerformanceRear flow & integration Local profiles and junction details aroundConfirmed

the brace interfaces are updated, with new cut-lines and trailing-edge positions aligned to the new packaging.

Updated rear wing brace fairings and cut-lines improve flow interaction with nearby elements, providing cleaner handover and more consistent rear airflow behaviour across conditions. Atlassian Williams F1 Team 3

MirrorPerformanceLocal flow conditioningNewConfirmed

The mirror bodies, fillets and cut-backs are reshaped and repositioned to match the new hardpoints.

Provides local flow conditioning around the cockpit. Mirror reshape and reposition guide flow down the cockpit side, improving conditions for downstream bodywork.

6 upgrades

Franco ColapintoPU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6ExhaustNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4
Pierre GaslyICENEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6ExhaustNEW2nd of 4TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4
Rear SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Suspension legs reprofiled The suspension legs have been refined to better control the flowfield around the rear suspension and improve global flow quality.

RIS FairingsPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

Addition of an element The new developed geometry is aimed at increasing aerodynamic load locally and efficiently throughout the operating range of the car.

Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised front drum exit The front drum exit duct has been redesigned to improve the flow quality around the front corner and further downstream.

Rear Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled endplate The rear wing endplate was redesigned to integrate effectively with the rear wing changes, improving aerodynamic interaction and overall performance.

NosePerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Adjustments to the camera mounts The nose camera mount has been reprofiled with the objective of improving local flow management and delivering higher quality flow downstream.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

Compete new rear wing assembly

As part of our in-season development, a complete new rear wing is introduced in Miami to improve overall aerodynamic performance.

6 upgrades

Rear CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Profile modification to brake duct furniture.

The winglet geometry changes help improve the flow management at the back of the car and around the rear tyre.

Front WingCircuit specificBalance RangeConfirmed

Additional option of flap profile available.

To effectively cover the balance requirements for Miami, a shorter chord flap allows a lower aero balance range to be run.

Rear SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Aero profile geometry changes to suit the rear corner update.

The profile changes on the suspension legs work together with the changes made to the brake duct winglets, to manage flow around the tyre.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New mainplane & flap aerofoil profiles

Downforce generated by the rear wing is increased through camber & incidence changes, at an efficient level for the circuit.

Floor EdgePerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised slot geometry around the rearward floor edge. The updated floor geometry helps provide cleaner flow around the tyre contact patch, which leads to an overall increase in floor performance.

Rear Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Camber distribution changes across endplate.

This endplate works in conjunction with the changes to the rear wing to enhance the airflow between them, allowing the rear wing work effectively.

AudiAUD

2 upgrades

Nico HülkenbergExhaustNEW2nd of 4TurbochargerNEW2nd of 4MGU-KNEW3rd of 3ICENEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW2nd of 6
Gabriel BortoletoMGU-KNEW3rd of 3
Floor EdgeDiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed2 parts

New floor edge and diffuser shape including the diffuser winglet The rear floor edge and diffuser were developed to provide an increase of efficient aero load at the rear car.

Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

New front brake duct and suspension legs covers A revised brake duct and suspension at the front of the car to improve flow conditions and subsequent overall performance.

2 upgrades

George RussellTurbochargerNEW2nd of 4ExhaustNEW2nd of 4PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6ICENEW2nd of 4
Kimi AntonelliTurbochargerNEW2nd of 4ICENEW2nd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3ExhaustNEW2nd of 4
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Increased front drum lip chord Increased front drum lip chord, reduces local losses and improves flow to the rear of the car increasing rear downforce.

TailpipePerformanceDrag reductionNewConfirmed

Tailpipe reposition with new slotted bracket The tailpipe has been rotated tail down (away from the upper wing) and slotted bracket added, to improve the local drag and downforce response.

HaasHAA

1 upgrade

Esteban OconControl ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
Oliver BearmanExhaustNEW2nd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3
DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Device added on Floor Winglet The additional device on the Floor Winglet results in an increase in local aerodynamic downforce by modifying the pressure distribution and flow behaviour around the element.