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Austrian Grand Prix

Red Bull Ring

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

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The Austrian Grand Prix has 40 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 9 teams, with 12 parc fermé changes. Cadillac has the most upgrade rows (10).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

61 new PU elements this weekend.

Upgrades

40

PU Changes

61

Parc Fermé

12

Teams Active

11

Most Active

CAD

10 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 33Mechanical 3Other 2

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 53
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P3Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Red Bull RacingP2 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
McLarenP4 and P7Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
FerrariP5 and P8Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
Racing BullsP9 and P10Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
AudiP11 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 7
AlpineP13 and P15Upgrades listed by the FIA: 5
HaasP14 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
WilliamsP17 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Aston MartinP18 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0
CadillacDNF and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 10

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 WD withdrawn.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: 40 rows from 9 teams

10 upgrades

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceCooling RangeConfirmed

Resurfaced engine cover and updated fin profile The engine cover has been updated as part of wider bodywork update to facilitate increase in power unit cooling capacity whilst also improving flow quality to the rear of the car

Sidepod InletPerformanceCooling RangeConfirmed

Larger and reprofiled sidepod inlet area The sidepod inlet has been reprofiled and enlarged as part of a broader bodywork update, increasing the intake area to efficiently increase power unit cooling capacity

Floor Leading EdgePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled floor surfaces with updated leading-edge devices The floor leading edge surfaces and devices have been resurfaced and updated to generate more local load and improve the flow quality to the rear of the car and diffuser

SidepodCoke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed2 parts

Resurfaced top deck and increased undercut with redefined coke profile The sidepod top deck has been resurfaced to facilitate increased power unit cooling capacity, with updated coke profile to improve flow quality to rear corners and suspension

Mirror StayPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Change of incidence and updated mirror stay profiles The mirror stays have been updated to improve flow conditioning to the rear of the car, minimising losses and improving rear aerodynamic load across the range of operating conditions and attitudes

FloorPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated bib and keel geometry The bib and keel geometry has been updated to increase local load and improve flow conditioning to the rear of the car and diffuser

Cooling LouvresPerformanceCooling RangeRevisedConfirmed

Updated sidepod top deck and engine cover louvres The sidepod top deck and engine cover louvres have been updated and refined to integrate with updates to the underlying geometry, allowing the ability to tune the cooling capacity to specific circuit requirements

Beam WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled beam wing surfaces The beam wing has been updated as part of the wider floor update, to increase load aerodynamic load at the rear of the car

DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated diffuser surface geometry The rear floor and diffuser surfaces have been updated to generate more aerodynamic load at the rear of the car whilst retaining favourable characteristics throughout the car's operating envelope

Roll Hoop Leg FairingsPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled roll hoop leg fairing surfaces The roll hoop stays have been reprofiled to improve aerodynamic stability and therefore improve the flow conditioning to the rear of the car across a wider range of yaw angles

AudiAUD

7 upgrades

Gabriel BortoletoEnergy StoreNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Nico HülkenbergPU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
FloorPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated rear floor design New rear floor design resulting in a load improvement at the rear of the car, also altering rear axle load characteristic.

Beam WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated lower beam wing design The rear beam wing is part of the overall rear end update.

This change compliments the new flow conditions around the new rear wing.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated rear wing design The new rear wing design results in improved local load at the rear axle together with complimenting the updated flow conditions from floor development.

Rear SuspensionPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated rear suspension design

In combination with the rear floor update the rear suspension geometry was updated for the different flow conditions in this area.

Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated lower deflector stay layout For this event a rearrangement of the lower deflector’s stays is introduced to improve local flow conditions on the front corner.

Rear CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated lower deflector design

In combination with the rear floor update the rear deflector geometries were adapted to manage the new flow conditions in this area.

Front Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Updated front wing endplate design The updated FWEP design leads to local load gain and improves flow structures and characteristics of the car.

7 upgrades

Max VerstappenEnergy StoreNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
Isack HadjarICENEW4th of 4TurbochargerNEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6ExhaustNEW4th of 4
Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised for the rear suspension fairings and attendant winglets Primarily inboard of the rear wheels to accommodate the fairing revisions and blends into the wheel bodywork keeping the surfaces tidy whilst maintaining flow stability.

FloorPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

Subtle revisions to the surfaces including forward floor as well as the junction line with the topbody A further iteration of optimisation to compliment the new sidepod inlet, extending to the forward floor and then to the sidepod all to generate more local load and extract performance Floor Board Performance – flow conditioning Subtle profile changes to the louvres and supports between

As part of the sidepod revision, a floor board change was also accomplished to offer another iteration of design to improve the downstream conditions for the sidepod and beyond.

Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised pylon profiles Given the pylons now by regulation contact the mainplane underside, the interface is sensitive and revised with pylon changes to the same element profiles seeking to extract more load and at least maintain flow stability.

Coke/Engine CoverReliabilityRevisedConfirmed

Revised sidepod panels to meet the new inlet geometry then following the floor junction profile Having altered the inlet, the consequence was then to re-optimise the sidepod profiles simultaneously matching the updated floor at the junction line. Minor changes to the central engine cover and cooling louvres.

TailpipePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised overlap between the tailpipe exit profile and the supporting tailpipe bracket A subtle re-positioning of the tailpipe has enabled the last portion, which is regulated to circulated and within a limited angle range to have greater overlap with the one permitted supporting bracket to extract more local load.

Sidepod InletReliabilityRevisedConfirmed

Revised sidepod inlet geometry extending downwards and rearwards Optimised following earlier changes upstream the sidepod inlet has been re-profiled and re-positioned to capture air with good enough pressure for the radiators. This led to re-profiling to meet the floor.

Rear SuspensionPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled fairings and junctions to the tail/gearbox and into the rear wheel bodywork Revisions to the fairings to better match the upstream conditions and maintain flow stability whilst extracting more local load.

5 upgrades

Franco ColapintoPU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Pierre GaslyControl ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised front corner geometry The front corner has been redesigned to work alongside the updated front wing, improving the flow management and aerodynamic efficiency.

Front WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New front wing design Evolution of the front wing design as part of our in- season development, delivering incremental aerodynamic gains and improving flow management.

NosePerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New front wing design The nose has been updated to better integrate the new front wing design and deliver better aerodynamic performance across the front end.

DiffuserPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Addition of a winglet An aero winglet has been added to improve local flow management and deliver efficient aerodynamic load towards the rear end.

Front Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New front wing design The front wing endplate has been part of the redesign to improve downstream flow control and enhance overall aerodynamic efficiency.

3 upgrades

Lewis HamiltonTurbochargerNEW3rd of 4Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3MGU-KNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6ICENEW3rd of 4
Charles LeclercEnergy StoreNEW3rd of 3MGU-KNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3ICENEW3rd of 4TurbochargerNEW3rd of 4PU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6
Floor BodyPerformanceCorrelationConfirmed

Front floor board elements optimisation, single vertical element Free practice test items, focused on aerodynamic correlation.

Aim is to understand on-track behaviour and gather data in normal running conditions

RV TailPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Removal of the central RV Tail element Free Practice test Item, not track specific and focused on data gathering and correlation exercise

Front Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised front wing endplate with new diveplane and new footplate vane arrangement Further step applied to the new geometry introduced in the previous race in Spain, consolidating the original flow features and performance objectives of this front wing

HaasHAA

2 upgrades

Oliver BearmanEnergy StoreNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Esteban OconEnergy StoreNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Front Brake Duct design The FBD geometry was refined to provide a smoother flow path, reducing local losses and improving downstream flow quality towards the rear of the car.

The revised scoop configuration required a concurrent optimisation of the suspension leg fairings to preserve aerodynamic efficiency.

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

Additional Gill option The circuit-specific operating conditions required an additional increase in cooling capacity, achieved through the introduction of two additional apertures on the upper surface of the sidepod.

2 upgrades

Oscar PiastriPU AncillaryNEW3rd of 6Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
Rear WingPerformanceDrag reductionModifiedConfirmed

Alternative Straight Line Mode Flap Position The rear wing has been modified to deploy the flap to an alternative position in straight line mode resulting in a larger reduction in drag.

Rear CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Rear Brake Duct Inlet The rear brake duct inlet has been revised, targeting an improvement in local flow conditioning and resultant gain in aerodynamic load generated around the rear corner.

2 upgrades

George RussellICENEW3rd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3PU AncillaryNEW5th of 6TurbochargerNEW3rd of 4ExhaustNEW3rd of 4Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3
Kimi AntonelliExhaustNEW3rd of 4TurbochargerNEW3rd of 4Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3ICENEW3rd of 4PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Leg fairing angle of attack adjustment Leg fairing angle of attacked adjusted to improve alignment to onset flow throughout ride height range, resulting in improved flow to the rear of the car.

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

Narrower rear exit A narrower rear exit allows more cooling range tuning, biasing more cooling flow to the louvres rather than the rear exit.

2 upgrades

Arvid LindbladEnergy StoreNEW2nd of 3MGU-KNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
Liam LawsonMGU-KNEW2nd of 3Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3
TailpipePerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

Lowered tailpipe with new bracket The tailpipe position helps with the flow management around the rear of the car, allowing the rear wing to perform efficiently.

DiffuserPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised diffuser trailing edge devices Further refinement of the diffuser trailing edge devices, providing improved aerodynamic flow conditioning at the back of the car.