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Monaco Grand Prix

Circuit de Monaco

Sun, 7 Jun 2026

Demand
Downforcehigh2025BrakinglowTractionhighTyrelowCoolingmed2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix has 31 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 11 teams, with 14 parc fermé changes. McLaren has the most upgrade rows (6).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

12 new PU elements this weekend.

Upgrades

31

PU Changes

12

Parc Fermé

14

Teams Active

11

Most Active

MCL

6 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 24Mechanical 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 106
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
FerrariP2 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 3
Red Bull RacingP3 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 4
McLarenP4 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 6
Racing BullsP5 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
AlpineP7 and P14Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
WilliamsP8 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
HaasP9 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 3
Aston MartinP10 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 3
AudiP11 and P13Upgrades listed by the FIA: 4
CadillacP15 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 WD withdrawn.

Upgrades31PU Elements12Start0Parc Fermé14
Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 31 rows from 11 teams

McLarenMCL

6 upgrades

Lando NorrisMGU-KNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
Beam WingPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Beam Wing

A small revision to the beam wing, improving overall flow conditioning and increasing aerodynamic efficiency in conjunction with the rear wing.

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DiffuserReliabilityFloor StayConfirmed

Addition of a floor stay attached to the diffuser to improve robustness and deflection to maintain aerodynamic performance throughout the speed range.

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Front SuspensionReliabilityMonaco Front SuspensionRevisedConfirmed

To deal with the unique corner radii encountered at his track, revised front suspension fairings allowing for increased clearance to the wheel at high steer angles have been brought to this event.

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Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangehigh downforceConfirmed

Rear Wing Winglet Cascade The removal of the straight mode actuator and circuit characteristic incentivises the addition of local devices to generate additional aerodynamic load.

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Rear CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Corner Modification to the rear suspension fairings as well as rear corner furniture aimed at improved aerodynamic flow conditioning around the rear corner and diffuser.

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Coke/Engine CoverCircuit specificCooling Rangenone of this weekend’s distinctive demand lines up with Cooling RangeConfirmed

Larger Engine Cover Given the specific cooling requirements of this track, a larger engine cover has been brought to the event to increase overall cooling capacity while maintaining high aerodynamic efficiency.

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AudiAUD

4 upgrades

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceCooling RangeNewConfirmed

Redesigned roll hoop and engine cover For this event a new roll hoop and engine cover design are introduced to efficiently increase our cooling options.

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Front WingCircuit specificLocal LoadConfirmed

SM actuators removed This design change aims to reduce any unnecessary blockage on the front wing.

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MirrorPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated mirror design Rear view mirror design adapts air flow local to the front of the sidepod and cooling inlets, giving a minor efficiency improvement.

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Rear WingCircuit specificLocal LoadConfirmed

SM actuator removed This design change aims to reduce any unnecessary blockage on the rear wing.

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Red Bull RacingRBR

4 upgrades

Front CornerReliabilityEnlarged front wheel bodywork brake cooling exit ductConfirmed

The low air speed nature of the Monaco circuit demands a larger exit duct for the front brake material and caliper cooling.

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Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Third element extension and SM fairing extension The rear wing has a central extension and the SM mechanism fairing also has an extension both adding beneficial local load to the rear wing, in the absence of Straight Mode operation.

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Coke/Engine CoverReliabilityEngine cover and sidepod exits for cooling As is needed forConfirmed

the brakes, the speed profile of the Monaco track implies engine cover and sidepod cooling exits need to be opened for Power Unit and Gearbox.

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Front CornerReliabilitySuspension member fairing andConfirmed

the front wheel bodywork trims for steering lock The suspension fairings and the inner face of the front wheel bodywork have been trimmed to allow greater angles than the minimum requirement of the regulations for the unique nature of the Monaco circuit.

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Aston MartinAMR

3 upgrades

Lance StrollPU AncillaryNEW5th of 6MGU-KNEW3rd of 3
Fernando AlonsoControl ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3MGU-KNEW3rd of 3Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3
TailpipePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated and repositioned exhaust tailpipe bracket.

The updated exhaust tailpipe bracket is used to generate additional local load on the surfaces at the rear of the car.

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Cooling LouvresCircuit specificCooling Rangenone of this weekend’s distinctive demand lines up with Cooling RangeConfirmed

Additional bodywork louvres.

Additional bodywork louvres may be added to increase the exit area of the bodywork to provide the cooling level required at this event.

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Front SuspensionPerformanceMechanical SetupRevisedConfirmed

Revised trackrod OB position.

This is the typical front suspension adjustment for this circuit to achieve the required steering range for the prevalent corner characteristics.

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FerrariFER

3 upgrades

Front SuspensionCircuit specificModificationConfirmed

to front trackrod / suspension legs and fairings Monaco specific front suspension modifications to allow for greater single wheel angle that are necessary on this peculiar circuit layout

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Floor BodyCircuit specificDrag Rangehigh downforceConfirmed

Additional gurney on front floor board second element trailing edge Taking the opportunity of the extreme characteristics of Monaco in terms of aerodynamic efficiency requirements and add minor aero load generating devices on the floor board and diffuser winglet

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DiffuserCircuit specificDrag Rangehigh downforceConfirmed

Additional stay on last element of the diffuser winglet

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HaasHAA

3 upgrades

RIS FairingsPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Additional device on RIS top surface An additional aerodynamic device was installed downstream of the exhaust tailpipe, with the primary objective of encouraging local upwash and consequently enhancing the generation of localized downforce in that region.

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Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

SM Fairing geometry change A minor revision to the RW SM fairing aimed at inducing localized upwash, providing a small but beneficial contribution to meeting the circuit’s high downforce demands.

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Front SuspensionPerformanceMechanical SetupConfirmed

Front Trackrod position A slight modification to the front trackrod geometry was required in order to comply with the specific steering angle demands imposed by the characteristics of this circuit.

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CadillacCAD

2 upgrades

Sergio PérezPU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6
Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated wing section profiles and end plate geometry Updated Rear Wing and End Plate surfaces to generate more aerodynamic load at the rear of the car whilst also improving sensitivity to changes in car attitude

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TailpipePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised exhaust tailpipe and bracket geometry Changes to the exhaust tailpipe and bracket geometry to increase local aerodynamic load and consequently improve the load characteristics at the rear of the car

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Racing BullsRB

2 upgrades

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New flap, and new winglet on SM Pod Both the new flap & the central winglet generate additional downforce compared to the previous specification, particularly suited for the high- downforce nature of Monaco.

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Front SuspensionCircuit specificMechanical SetupConfirmed

Clearance modifications on suspension legs The tight corners of Monaco require increased steering range compared to other circuits.

These modifications to the suspension allow for additional steer travel whilst minimising any detrimental effect on the aerodynamics.

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WilliamsWIL

2 upgrades

Alexander AlbonEnergy StoreNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
TailpipePerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

An updated exhaust tailpipe installation Continuing the positive development path from the previous two GPs a further step on the exhaust system is available this weekend, which offers an additional loading opportunity at the rear of the car.

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Front SuspensionPerformanceMechanical SetupRevisedConfirmed

A revised front suspension geometry with updated cladding surfaces to suit To suit the demands of the unique Monaco circuit a new front suspension geometry is available.

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AlpineALP

1 upgrade

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Addition of winglets

As part of our ongoing in-season rear wing development programme, flap winglets are introduced at this event to further enhance aerodynamic performance.

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MercedesMER

1 upgrade

George RussellMGU-KNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Small winglets added within rear wing SM fairing volume These winglets generate local downforce and drag.

The lack of SM mechanism, and the low drag sensitivity of Monaco. make these elements attractive.

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