Audi F1 upgrades 2026

Separate SLM actuators for each side of the front wing flap.

Our approach is focused on matching the desired flow conditions aft of the front wing for the front suspension and bodywork immediately behind it. The separate SLM actuators for each side of the front wing flap are part of that intent.

Unique geometry, shaped to work closely with the floor and rear bodywork.

Our solution to the cooling inlets and front of sidepod geometry is unique, it is a philosophy which links with how our floor and bodywork aft of the sidepod front work as an aerodynamic system from front to back.

“Down-wash” geometry, with the upper surface of the sidepod sloping downwards towards the back of the car.

Most teams encourage a level of "down-wash" for the main body of the sidepods, which is generated by the upper surface sloping downwards towards the back of the car, whilst also generating "in-wash" through a narrowing of the bodywork towards the back of the car. Our sidepods are heavily down- wash biased - possibly the most extreme on the grid, whilst other have found a different compromise or reverted to a heavy in-wash bias.

Updated front wing flap and end plate geometry The new flap and end plate lead to improved flow characteristics travelling further downstream along the car – locally and globally more efficient.

Updated nose design

In combination with the above mentioned step, the updated nose design allows a more efficient load extraction all along the slope.

New floor edge and diffuser shape including the diffuser winglet The rear floor edge and diffuser were developed to provide an increase of efficient aero load at the rear car.

New front brake duct and suspension legs covers A revised brake duct and suspension at the front of the car to improve flow conditions and subsequent overall performance.

New rear brake duct design.

Changes offer increased brake system cooling flow for the big braking zones of this specific track.

New front brake duct design.

Changes offer increased brake system cooling flow for the big braking zones of this specific track.

Updated diffuser.

Diffuser geometry update with a further evolution of its shape aiming to increase aero load efficiently at the rear end.

New sidepod louvres.

For this event new sidepod louvres are available to allow fitting more efficient cooling options.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Endplate modification.

A revised rear wing endplate profile is introduced. The update is intended to deliver a local aerodynamic load increase while contributing to the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the race car.

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.

New floor A new floor is introduced for this event.

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

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.

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

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.

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.