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June 12, 2026
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Abhinav Ennazhiyil

What upgrades have each team brought to Barcelona?

Mercedes

Championship leaders Mercedes have introduced an updated rear wing for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, featuring small winglets on the centreline. According to the team, these additions increase the camber of the upper rear wing, generating more downforce and drag at a ratio beneficial for the event.

Mercedes' updated rear wing at Barcelona-Catalunya

Ferrari

Ferrari has implemented the most extensive upgrades among all teams, including a revised front wing with enhanced tip flow features designed to improve front wheel wake control and aerodynamic balance. Additionally, the team has brought an updated floor to increase overall aerodynamic load and an inflated sidepod shoulder and adapted cokeline to improve flow conditioning.

McLaren

McLaren has introduced a revised front wing endplate to enhance aerodynamic flow conditioning and improve overall performance. This is the team's only update for the Barcelona weekend.

Red Bull

Red Bull has made adjustments to their front wing, revising the wing element geometries where they meet the endplate. These changes aim to improve local load and maintain flow stability. The team has also produced a more cambered flap assembly in case of increased front wing load demand.

Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls have added Gurney flaps to the trailing edge of their front wing, providing extended balance range for setup optimization in Barcelona. The team has also upgraded their diffuser profile and integration with the rear crash structure to improve aerodynamic flow conditioning at the back of the car.

Haas

Haas has updated their rear impact structure with a simplified geometry, allowing for targeted tuning of the car’s characteristics.

Williams

Williams have modified their rear wing by adding SM fairing winglets to increase local load at a high-downforce track. The team has also added local trailing edge extensions on the third element for efficient load increase.

Cadillac

Cadillac has introduced two updated components for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. These include cooling louvres on the upper surface of the rear sidepod to increase power unit cooling range and an SLM actuator fairing on the rear wing, which has reinstated the availability of low drag mode.

Notably, Alpine, Audi, and Aston Martin have not submitted any updates for the Barcelona weekend.

Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/what-upgrades-have-each-team-brought-to-the-barcelona-catalunya-grand-prix.77PmwSOI3Sxsn79sS1uhAK