Technical innovations presented by the teams at Monza

      Unlike the Dutch round of the season, where the number of technical novelties was minimal, by the Italian Grand Prix most teams had prepared one or another upgrade, but this is primarily related to the characteristics of the high-speed Monza circuit, where the aerodynamic kit needs to be set up for minimal downforce.

      McLaren

      The championship leaders reported five novelties, all of which serve that exact purpose. The profile of the fairings on the front suspension has been changed, which was done "to improve the effect on the airflow in combination with a configuration intended for the low-downforce conditions that will be used at this round of the season."

      The adjustable front wing flap of the MCL39 has become narrower, as it must work in conjunction with the rear wing, which is also designed for low downforce. The movable rear wing flap has also been narrowed, which was likewise done to reduce frontal drag.

      Working together with the main rear wing in Monza will be a new additional rear wing, which is reported to be designed for lower aerodynamic load.

      Ferrari

      A special version of the SF-25 aerodynamic bodywork, intended for the home circuit, also generates less downforce and has lower drag. The package of measures taken in Maranello includes a narrower adjustable front wing flap, a rear wing designed for low downforce, and an additional rear wing of reduced effectiveness.

      Moreover, the aerodynamic elements fitted to the rear of the car are the same as those used on the Scuderia's cars in Monza last year.

      Red Bull Racing

      On Max Verstappen's and Yuki Tsunoda's cars not only the front wing configuration has been changed, but two of its elements — specifically the 3rd and 4th — have been narrowed.

      Also, in line with the characteristics of the Italian circuit, the RB21's floor has been updated, with the geometry of its surfaces adjusted to improve the distribution of aerodynamic pressure "while maintaining flow stability."

      Changes also affected the bulkheads of the Venturi tunnels and the edges of the floor, which was done to increase the efficiency of this crucial aerodynamic element overall.

      Mercedes

      The W16 has been fitted with front and rear wings designed to produce lower downforce and reduced frontal drag, and the geometry of the Venturi tunnel bulkheads at the front of the floor has also been adjusted.

      Aston Martin

      Aston Martin reported a single upgrade: the AMR25 has been fitted with a rear wing that features a new movable element the team described as "less aggressive."

      Haas F1

      The American team also limited itself to a single change, but it affected the front wing, whose adjustable element has been made narrower.

      Racing Bulls

      As with Red Bull, the Faenza-based team has a more extensive list of novelties, comprising four items. These include a rear wing designed for lower downforce and reduced frontal drag, updated geometry of the floor edges, plus a revised engine cover profile, which was done "to improve the quality of the airflow that skirts and is directed toward the rear of the car."

      Interestingly, Racing Bulls are the only team that, in accordance with the characteristics of the Italian circuit, decided to also change the geometry of the rear-view mirror housings.

      Williams

      The British team's cars have also been fitted with front and rear wings designed for lower downforce and reduced drag.

      Alpine F1 and Sauber reported no changes.