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Belgian Grand Prix

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

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The Belgian Grand Prix has 21 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 9 teams, with 5 PU grid rows. Haas and Racing Bulls have the most upgrade rows (4 each).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

PU grid

  • Alonso, 20 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ES, 5th CE, 7th ANC (Doc 45)
  • Hadjar, 30 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ICE, 5th TC, 5th EX (Doc 44)
  • Norris, 10 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 4th CE (Doc 23)
  • Sainz, 10 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 4th CE (Doc 54)
  • Stroll, 10 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 4th MGU-K (Doc 22)

29 new PU elements this weekend.

Inferred

  • Alonso, Over limit +20
  • Hadjar, Over limit +30
  • Norris, Inferred +10
  • Sainz, Inferred +10
  • Stroll, Inferred +10

Upgrades

21

PU Changes

29

Parc Fermé

0

PU grid

5

Teams Active

10

Most Active

RB

4 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 20Other 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 65
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 3
FerrariP2 and P4Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Red Bull RacingP3 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
McLarenP5 and P7Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
AudiP8 and P13Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Racing BullsP9 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 4
AlpineP10 and P11Upgrades listed by the FIA: 1
HaasP14 and P17Upgrades listed by the FIA: 4
WilliamsP15 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
CadillacP18 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 1
Aston MartinP19 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0

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 WD withdrawn.

Upgrades21PU Elements29Start0Parc Fermé0
Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 21 rows from 9 teams

HaasHAA

4 upgrades

Front CornerPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Marginal geometry changes to deflector A circuit-specific Front Corner configuration has been made available, providing additional flexibility to better match the aerodynamic load requirements of this circuit.

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Beam WingPerformanceDrag reductionRevisedConfirmed

Revised lower Rear Wing geometry A new Lower Rear Wing configuration has been introduced as a circuit-specific option, providing additional flexibility to align the car’s aerodynamic characteristics with the demands of this venue and optimise overall performance.

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Front Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Endplate geometry A revised Front Wing endplate geometry has been introduced to complement the updated Front Wing profiles, optimising local airflow control and maintaining aerodynamic efficiency across the front wing assembly.

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Front WingPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised Profiles and Pylon geometry A revised Front Wing geometry has been introduced to increase local aerodynamic load while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency, improving airflow management and overall front- end performance across a range of operating conditions.

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Racing BullsRB

4 upgrades

Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated sidepod & upper bodywork The profile of the sidepods has been modified to provide better control of the airflow passing around the side of the car.

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Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated brake drum assembly Detail changes on the front brake drum components bring improvements in air flow management at the front of the car.

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Roll HoopPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised roll hoop inlet shape A narrower roll hoop has been introduced, which improves the flow quality reaching the back of the car and on to the rear wing.

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Rear WingPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New upper rear wing assembly A number of changes to the mainplane and flap profiles allow the rear wing to generate downforce more efficiently, bringing performance improvement at Spa and other circuits.

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MercedesMER

3 upgrades

Kimi AntonelliPU AncillaryNEW5th of 6ICENEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW4th of 4MGU-KNEW2nd of 3
Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Rear drum winglets position and span Rear drum winglets position and span optimised around evolving onset flow and local load requirements – improved robustness through operating envelope.

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Front Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Endplate top edge camber increased Endplate top edge camber increased to improve front wing performance throughout the operating envelope, improving onset flow to the rear of the car.

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Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Reduce camber upper wing elements The upper wing element camber has been reduced to drop local downforce and drag at a level appropriate for Spa L/D.

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WilliamsWIL

3 upgrades

Carlos SainzControl ElectronicsNEW4th of 3Inferred +10Inferred +10Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3
Floor BodyCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

A local trim has been applied to the main Floor Body A further circuit specific change, altering the balance between downforce and drag at the rear of the main floor.

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Floor BodyPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

An updated main floor profile which adds volume to the central part of the diffuser.

To change the distribution of diffuser expansion volume across the car operating envelope, a new floor body surface has been introduced.

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Rear CornerCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceRevisedConfirmed

A revised rear brake duct winglet array To suit the demands of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, we have reduced the loading on the rear corner which offers a local efficiency improvement.

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AudiAUD

2 upgrades

Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Rear wing upper cluster A circuit-specific rear wing assembly has been introduced to align the aerodynamic configuration with the requirements of the upcoming event.

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DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Diffuser sidewall winglet A minor refinement has been made to the diffuser as part of the ongoing aerodynamic development programme.

The update is intended to enhance the aerodynamic behaviour of the surrounding flow field.

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McLarenMCL

2 upgrades

Lando NorrisExhaustNEW3rd of 4Inferred +10ICENEW3rd of 4Control ElectronicsNEW4th of 3Inferred +10TurbochargerNEW3rd of 4
Oscar PiastriTurbochargerNEW3rd of 4ICENEW3rd of 4
Rear WingPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Endplate modification

A small revision to the rear wing endplate resulting in improved flow conditioning and aerodynamic characteristics across the full operating range.

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Rear WingCircuit specificDrag reductionlow downforceNewConfirmed

New Rear Wing assembly

A new rear wing assembly specifically designed for the increased isochronal of this circuit, resulting in an efficient reduction of drag in straight line and cornering mode.

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AlpineALP

1 upgrade

Pierre GaslyMGU-KNEW2nd of 3PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
HaloPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled halo fairing with an additional winglet The halo has been redesigned to improve downstream flow management and provide aerodynamic load towards the rear end of the car.

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CadillacCAD

1 upgrade

Sergio PérezEnergy StoreNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Valtteri BottasControl ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3
Front Wing EndplatePerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Front Wing Endplate footplate surfaces and turning vanes, and addition of horizontal vane to Endplate body Updated Front Wing Endplate geometry improves flow quality to the forward floor, increasing the aerodynamic load generated in this area throughout the operating ride height range

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Red Bull RacingRBR

1 upgrade

Isack HadjarTurbochargerNEW5th of 4Inferred +10Over limit +30ICENEW5th of 4Inferred +10PU AncillaryNEW5th of 6ExhaustNEW5th of 4Inferred +10
Max VerstappenICENEW3rd of 4ExhaustNEW3rd of 4TurbochargerNEW3rd of 4
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 existing element profiles seeking to extract more load and at least maintain flow stability.

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