Tech innovations showcased in Las Vegas
Three of the ten teams submitted information to the FIA about changes to the configurations of their cars, and formally these are a kind of technical updates, although they are only minor improvements related to the characteristics of the street circuit in Las Vegas.
McLaren
The British team, having secured the Constructors' Championship early, is now fighting for the drivers' title, in which both of its drivers are involved. The stakes are extremely high, so every possible reserve is being used, and updated wings have been fitted to Lando Norris's and Oscar Piastri's cars for this weekend.
The geometry of the adjustable element on the front wing has been changed – in order to achieve balanced operation of this key aerodynamic bodywork element in combination with the rear wing, which has been set up for a lower downforce level.
Regarding the rear wing, the team said it has prepared two variants of its movable element, both of which are narrower than usual. The aim of the changes is to reduce both drag and the downforce of the entire rear wing assembly to suit the characteristics of the circuit.
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Racing adopted similar solutions in preparation for the 22nd round of the season, but limited themselves to some modifications to the front wing only.
The adjustable element on it has been narrowed; this was done taking into account the requirements of the Las Vegas circuit so that the front wing matches the rear wing settings, primarily the angles of attack, that are being used this weekend.
Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls reported a change to the profile of the movable element of the rear wing, which was also done with regard to the characteristics of this high-speed street circuit, which demands lower levels of drag and downforce.
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Tech innovations showcased in Las Vegas
Three of the ten teams reported changes to the configuration of their cars; formally these are technical innovations, though they are only minor adjustments related to the peculiarities of the track.