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Italian Grand Prix

Monza Circuit

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

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The Italian Grand Prix has 26 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 10 teams, with 3 PU grid rows, 10 parc fermé changes and 2 start penalties. Ferrari and Red Bull Racing have the most upgrade rows (4 each).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

PU grid

  • Albon, 20 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ICE, 4th CE (Doc 20)
  • Antonelli, 30 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ICE, 4th ES, 4th CE (Doc 19)
  • Hadjar, 35 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 6th ICE, 6th TC, 6th EX, 4th MGU-K, 7th ANC (Doc 41)

Start

  • Alonso, pit lane start (Doc 56)
  • Lawson, pit lane start (Doc 57)

47 new PU elements this weekend.

Inferred

  • Albon, Over limit +20
  • Alonso, Inferred +15
  • Antonelli, Over limit +30
  • Hadjar, Over limit +35

Upgrades

26

1 reported

PU Changes

47

Parc Fermé

10

Start

2

PU grid

3

Teams Active

11

Most Active

FER

4 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 24Mechanical 1Other 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 70
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P2Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Red Bull RacingP3 and P14Upgrades listed by the FIA: 4
McLarenP4 and P5Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
FerrariP6 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 4
AlpineP7 and P9Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Racing BullsP8 and P10Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
AudiP11 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
WilliamsP13 and P17Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
HaasP15 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
CadillacP18 and P19Upgrades listed by the FIA: 2
Aston MartinDNF 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 WD withdrawn.

Upgrades26PU Elements47Start2Parc Fermé10
Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 26 rows from 10 teams

FerrariFER

4 upgrades

Lewis HamiltonICENEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW6th of 6TurbochargerNEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW4th of 4
Charles LeclercTurbochargerNEW4th of 4ICENEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW6th of 6
AeroReported

So this is not a transformation of the SF-26, but another refinement of its aerodynamic platform, building on the floor evolution Ferrari had already introduced at Barcelona in mid-June - after which it won two of the next three grands prix.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
AeroReported

A new floor and diffuser specification made its debut in the Netherlands, although the package represented only part of the upgrade Ferrari had originally planned for this stage of the season.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
Mirror StayCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Shorter mirror vertical stay and connection to sidepod

fia.com
Floor BodyCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Front floor board elements optimisation, single vertical element Seen as a package, the primary aim of these modifications has been to adapt to Monza circuit peculiar characteristics and car aerodynamic efficiency requirements. All the steps have been targeting aerodynamic drag saving, coming along with downforce reduction as a natural consequence, but in a favourable ratio for this track.

fia.com
Rear CornerCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Removal of rear brake duct winglet cascade

fia.com
RV TailCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Slotted central winglet element, trimmed side winglets

fia.com
Red Bull RacingRBR

4 upgrades

Isack Hadjar · Driven by Liam LawsonICENEW6th of 4Inferred +5Over limit +35TurbochargerNEW6th of 4Inferred +5ExhaustNEW6th of 4Inferred +5PU AncillaryNEW7th of 6Inferred +10MGU-KNEW4th of 3Inferred +10
Max VerstappenControl ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6Energy StoreNEW3rd of 3
Rear CornerReliabilityRear suspensionConfirmed

to wheel bodywork gaitor revision To improve reliability of the rear wheel bodywork assembly, the gaitor providing an aerodynamic seal has been changed to reduce the probability of splitting from the wishbone and now removed winglet junctions

fia.com
Floor BodyPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised bib edge profile In seeking to validate an alternative geometry, the edge profile has been revised for evaluation in Monza.

The new geometry will revise the flow to create more local load with improved aerodynamic stability.

fia.com
TailpipeReliabilityRevisedConfirmed

Revised tailpipe bracket In order to operate the Power Unit reliably around the Monza circuit with its unique demands, the tailpipe bracket has been trimmed to offer less blockage.

fia.com
Front WingPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised endplate vane A trimmed front wing end plate dive-plane is available for evaluation in Monza which aims to improve downstream load from the floor.

fia.com
HaasHAA

3 upgrades · 1 reported

Oliver BearmanICENEW4th of 4TurbochargerNEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
Esteban OconExhaustNEW3rd of 4
AeroReported

Combined with an aero upgrade package, Haas will hope to have found an answer for its awful run of form, having failed to score at the previous six grands prix.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
OtherReported

Bearman caveated his praise of the new upgrade package - giving him more downforce through corners and more confidence throughout - with the fact that Saturday will be about slipstreams and track position.

the-race.com
FloorPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New Front Floor - new side geometry and diffuser update The floor update focuses on optimising the main expansion region and associated side geometry to improve airflow behaviour throughout the floor. The revised design increases floor efficiency, delivering a net gain in overall aerodynamic performance and downforce production.

fia.com
BodyworkPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

New Sidepod and coke-line. Narrower Roll-Hoop and updated engine cover The revised bodywork has been developed in conjunction with the new floor design to maximise the aerodynamic benefit of the floor package. The updated geometry improves airflow management around the car while providing the necessary cooling performance for all operating conditions.

fia.com
Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

Realigned rear suspension fairings and drum deflectors The aerodynamic changes introduced by the new floor and bodywork package alter the flow structures reaching the rear corner region.

To accommodate these changes and maximise the benefit of the update, the rear corner fairings have been re-optimised and the rear drum deflectors realigned, improving local flow management and overall aerodynamic efficiency.

fia.com
AeroReported

Certainly Haas's aero upgrade (which is on both cars) is performing well with what Bearman described as "the best Friday" since March.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
AeroReported

- Adapted well to the upgraded aerodynamic package of the Haas, and also benefitted from having the new Ferrari power unit.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
WilliamsWIL

3 upgrades

Carlos SainzICENEW4th of 4TurbochargerNEW4th of 4
Alexander AlbonControl ElectronicsNEW4th of 3Inferred +10Over limit +20ICENEW5th of 4Inferred +10PU AncillaryNEW5th of 6
HaloCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

A vertical fence has been introduced around the Halo geometry.

We have modified the local pressure distribution around the driver cockpit area. This results in a downstream flow field change which benefits efficiency levels specific to the Monza circuit.

fia.com
Floor BodyCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

A local trim has been applied to the Floor Board geometry. This is a further circuit specific change, altering the balance between downforce and drag at the front of the main floor.

fia.com
Front WingCircuit specificBalance RangeConfirmed

A reduction in chord of the FWF elements.

The rearward element on the FW assembly has been modified to suit the balance requirement of the Monza circuit.

fia.com
CadillacCAD

2 upgrades

AeroReported

Cadillac elected not to run it, but Haas, also debuting a sizeable aerodynamic upgrade at Monza, will do so with Bearman.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
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.com
Forward Floor Board StayPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated stay position with higher outboard attachment point Revised forward floor board stay geometry which improves flow conditioning to the rear of the car, increases structural stability of the component and improves overall aerodynamic load at the rear of the car

fia.com
AlpineALP

2 upgrades

Pierre GaslyICENEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW5th of 6
Franco ColapintoICENEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6
Rear WingPerformanceDrag reductionConfirmed

SM pod fairing removal

The SM pod on the launch rear wing has been adjusted to better suit the low drag nature of the Monza track.

fia.com
Front Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised footplate vane

As part of our front wing development program, the vane has been redesigned to increase the local load and improve local flowfield.

fia.com
Aston MartinAMR

2 upgrades

Fernando AlonsoEnergy StoreNEW6th of 3Inferred +5Inferred +15MGU-KNEW5th of 3Inferred +5Control ElectronicsNEW6th of 3Inferred +5
Floor EdgePerformanceLocal LoadConfirmed

Update to the area of the floor in front of the rear tyre.

The geometry in front of the rear tyre has been modified to improve the airflow to the underside of the floor increasing load generated in this area.

fia.com
Front SuspensionPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised fairings for one of the front suspension members.

The external fairing for one of the front suspension members has been modified to improve alignment with the onset flow.

fia.com
McLarenMCL

2 upgrades

Oscar PiastriExhaustNEW3rd of 4PU AncillaryNEW4th of 6ICENEW4th of 4
Lando NorrisICENEW4th of 4
Floor FurniturePerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Updated Floor Furniture A small modification to the floor furniture, resulting in better flow conditioning and resultant improvement of aerodynamic performance of the floor as well as drag reduction.

fia.com
Rear WingPerformanceDrag reductionModifiedConfirmed

Alternative Straight Line Mode Flap Position and Beamwing The high isochronal rear wing has been modified to deploy the flap to an alternative position in straight line mode in combination with a less loaded beam wing, resulting in a larger reduction in drag.

fia.com
MercedesMER

2 upgrades

Kimi AntonelliControl ElectronicsNEW4th of 3Inferred +10Over limit +30Energy StoreNEW4th of 3Inferred +10ICENEW5th of 4Inferred +10
George RussellMGU-KNEW3rd of 3
Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Various winglet devices removed from rear wing.

Removing the rear wing winglets reduces assembly camber shedding local downforce and drag at a ratio appropriate for Monza L/D.

fia.com
BodyworkCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceConfirmed

Mirror rear stays trimmed.

The mirror stay trim reduces local camber and loading, shedding local downforce and drag at a ratio appropriate for Monza L/D.

fia.com
Racing BullsRB

2 upgrades

Liam Lawson · Driven by Yuki TsunodaPU AncillaryNEW5th of 6
TailpipePerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Repositioned tailpipe with reprofiled bracket The tailpipe updates improve the flow management around the centreline of the car, allowing the floor and rear wing to perform more efficiently.

fia.com
Rear WingCircuit specificDrag Rangelow downforceNewConfirmed

New assembly with updated SM mechanism.

The rear wing changes facilitate increased flap travel in Straight Mode. This allows an efficient drag reduction which suits the nature of the circuit.

fia.com