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Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku City Circuit

Sat, 26 Sept 2026

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has 30 confirmed FIA car-presentation upgrade rows from 6 teams, with 3 PU grid rows and 14 parc fermé changes. McLaren has the most upgrade rows (8).

Grid penalties and power unit changes

PU grid

  • Alonso, 5 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 7th ES (Doc 34)
  • Alonso, 25 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 5th ICE, 5th TC, 9th ANC (Doc 20)
  • Stroll, 20 place grid drop under B8.2.8, 6th TC, 7th ES, 6th CE, 8th ANC (Doc 21)

32 new PU elements this weekend.

Inferred

  • Alonso, Over limit +30
  • Stroll, Over limit +20

Upgrades

30

4 reported

PU Changes

32

Parc Fermé

14

PU grid

3

Teams Active

11

Most Active

MCL

8 upgrades

Top categories:Aero 21Mechanical 6Cooling 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 71
TeamFinishUpgrades listed by the FIA
MercedesP1 and P5Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Red Bull RacingP2 and P3Upgrades listed by the FIA: 5
FerrariP4 and P6Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Racing BullsP7 and P12Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
HaasP8 and P9Upgrades listed by the FIA: 0
WilliamsP10 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 5
AudiP11 and P15Upgrades listed by the FIA: 6
McLarenP13 and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 8
CadillacP14 and P16Upgrades listed by the FIA: 3
AlpineDNF and DNFUpgrades listed by the FIA: 0
Aston MartinDNF 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 WD withdrawn.

Upgrades30PU Elements32Start0Parc Fermé14
Team
Component
Type
Category
Status

Confirmed FIA upgrades: 30 rows from 6 teams

McLarenMCL

8 upgrades

Oscar PiastriEnergy StoreNEW3rd of 3Control ElectronicsNEW3rd of 3
Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Engine Cover and Coke Line The engine cover and coke line have been revised in conjunction with the new sidepod inlet enhancing the flow conditioning downstream.

fia.com
Sidepod InletPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Sidepod Inlet Shape The sidepod inlet has been revised aiming at improved flow conditioning towards the rear of the car for improved aerodynamic performance.

fia.com
Coke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningConfirmed

Alternative Sidepod Shape An alternative sidepod shape is available as an option for the aforementioned bodywork, resulting in a change of resultant aerodynamic properties.

fia.com
Floor EdgePerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised Floor Edge Shape The flow conditioning changes from the bodywork are utilised by a revised floor edge design, resulting in improved aerodynamic performance.

fia.com
DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised Diffuser Layout In conjunction with the floor edge, the diffuser has been revised, aiming at extracting more aerodynamic performance from the new flow topology.

fia.com
Rear WingPerformanceDrag reductionModifiedConfirmed

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

fia.com
Cooling LouvresCircuit specificCooling Rangenone of this weekend’s distinctive demand lines up with Cooling RangeNewConfirmed

New Louvre Layout

As part of the new bodywork package, cooling louvre layout and position have been altered for maximum aerodynamic performance at various cooling levels.

fia.com
Rear SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised Rear Suspension Fairings The changes in upstream aerodynamic flow conditions incentivise a modification to the rear suspension fairings to maximise aerodynamic performance.

fia.com
AudiAUD

6 upgrades · 2 reported

Nico HülkenbergControl ElectronicsNEW2nd of 3Energy StoreNEW2nd of 3
HaloCoke/Engine CoverPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed2 parts

New bodywork and halo fairing Revised bodywork and associated cooling options are introduced to work with the updated package and improve management of the downstream flow structures.

fia.com
Floor BodyFloor Leading Edge DevicesDiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed3 parts

New floor A new floor is introduced for this event.

All surfaces are new and designed to deliver a consistent load increase.

fia.com
Rear SuspensionRear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed2 parts

New Rear suspension covers and rear brake duct furniture The rear suspension covers and brake duct elements have been revised to complement the updated rear end flow field and improve aerodynamic performance.

fia.com
Beam WingRear WingRear Wing EndplatePerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed3 parts

New rear wing assembly A revised rear wing assembly is introduced featuring updated elements designed to operate as part of the overall aerodynamic package.

fia.com
Front WingFront Wing EndplateNosePerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed3 parts

Full FW + Nose Fairing A full new front wing is introduced alongside an update nose fairing to deliver a better flow to the rest of the car while covering the balance levels of the new package.

fia.com
Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

New front suspensions covers The front suspension fairings were revised to complement the revised front wing and nose and support the aerodynamic intent of the new package.

fia.com
AeroReported

Audi is also introducing an all-new floor that should deliver more downforce, while tweaks have been made to the bodywork and halo fairing.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
AeroReported

As well as the all-new front wing and nose fairing, Audi has revised its front suspension covers to help feed components further down the car.

Covered by FIA

the-race.com
OtherReported

Audi has brought a sizeable upgrade package here and Racing Bulls is always a threat, but Alpine has started the weekend as the midfield car to beat - at least in Gasly's hands. - Jack Benyon

the-race.com
OtherReported

On a weekend where it has brought a significant upgrade package to Baku, Audi had two cars out in Q1 for the first time this year - a nightmare for a team that has regularly challenged to lead the midfield this season.

the-race.com
Red Bull RacingRBR

5 upgrades

Max VerstappenExhaustNEW4th of 4PU AncillaryNEW5th of 6ICENEW4th of 4TurbochargerNEW4th of 4
SidepodPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised split line to the floor Accompanying the new floor, the sidepod has been revised with a new junction or split line to the floor, to supplement the floor changes yielding more local load.

fia.com
Floor BodyDiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed2 parts

Revised floor and diffuser geometries.

The realisation of development iterations sees a new floor geometry with subtle changes within the permitted geometry to extract more local load whilst maintaining flow stability.

fia.com
Cooling LouvresReliabilityRevisedConfirmed

Revised to suit the sidepod To blend the new sidepod to existing surrounding geometry, the cooling louvres have been revised whilst maintaining the range of cooling levels offered previously.

fia.com
HaloPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised halo fairing geometry A small change to revise a turning vane on the fairing to better serve downstream components, the flow stability and therefore load generation.

fia.com
MirrorPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised mirror geometry Also accompanying the floor and sidepod, the mirror assembly geometry has been revised to aid the downstream conditioning and supplement the local load increase.

fia.com
WilliamsWIL

5 upgrades

Rear SuspensionPerformanceLocal LoadNewConfirmed

A change in suspension cladding orientation. To suit the new onset flow, the surfaces on the rear suspension have been realigned to offer additional performance in the rear corner.

fia.com
TailPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

A revised Tail geometry has been introduced to suit the new Floor update. The new surfaces work together with the new floor to generate increased performance locally around the RIS.

fia.com
Rear CornerPerformanceLocal LoadModifiedConfirmed

The Rear Brake Duct furniture has been modified with new leading edge features. The previously described geometry changes have unlocked a new flow field opportunity in the rear corner and we have been able to extract additional performance in this region by retuning these devices.

fia.com
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Reprofiled surfaces have been applied to the Front Brake Duct flow conditioning devices.

The forward and rearward regions of the Front Wheel Bodywork have been updated to offer both improved interaction with the Front Wing and an improved downstream flow field with the rest of the car.

fia.com
FloorPerformanceLocal LoadModifiedConfirmed

An updated Floor Bodywork Assembly has been introduced, including new Floor Leading Edge devices, Floor Body and Floor Corner geometry. We have modified the forward and outboard regions of the floor to extract more performance both locally and across the main underfloor surfaces.

fia.com
CadillacCAD

3 upgrades · 1 reported

Sergio PérezPU AncillaryNEW4th of 6TurbochargerNEW4th of 4ICENEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW3rd of 4
Valtteri BottasExhaustNEW3rd of 4
CoolingReported

"This weekend we have quite a big upgrade to the brake cooling," said Bottas. "So, we're going to have much more airflow through the brakes - which has been the main cause of stoppage this year with the car.

the-race.com
Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Revised suspension fairing surfaces The front suspension fairing surfaces have been updated to retain compatibility with the updated front corner and brake duct geometry

fia.com
Front CornerPerformanceBrake CoolingRevisedConfirmed

Updated brake cooling inlet and exit duct profiles The front corner geometry has been revised to increase the available brake cooling capacity, whilst maintaining flow quality to the rear of the car

fia.com
DiffuserPerformanceLocal LoadRevisedConfirmed

Revised winglet lower edge geometry The profile of the lower shedding edge of the rear diffuser winglet has been updated to increase local aerodynamic load across the operating envelope of the car

fia.com
Racing BullsRB

3 upgrades

Arvid LindbladPU AncillaryNEW5th of 6TurbochargerNEW4th of 4ICENEW4th of 4ExhaustNEW4th of 4
Front CornerPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

New brake duct and front lip Working in conjunction with the new front wing, the front corner & suspension updates help manage the flow downstream and around the car, allowing the floor to perform effectively.

fia.com
Front SuspensionPerformanceFlow ConditioningRevisedConfirmed

Profile changes to suspension legs

fia.com
Front WingPerformanceFlow ConditioningNewConfirmed

New front wing assembly The new front wing geometry helps establish a clean flow field, which leads to improved performance from the components downstream of it.

fia.com
MercedesMER

1 reported

AeroReported

A significant Mercedes aerodynamic update is coming for the next race in Malaysia, with which Russell said "we're hoping to make a bigger step to the rest of the field".

the-race.com