Aston Martin and Red Bull have headlined the updates that Formula 1 teams have brought to this weekend’s Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix with seismic alterations.
Red Bull was expected to introduce a substantial upgrade package at this round and Max Verstappen has even extended to asserting that it could be season-defining.
The Austrian outfit has brought three new parts defined as performance improvements, including a revised front wing design to “protect downstream consequences”.
Red Bull has revised the front lower wishbone to “provide higher pressure downstream”, while tweaks to the rear corner are designed to make the RB20 more efficient.
Meanwhile, Red Bull’s most evident change has come around the engine cover as the team has re-sculpted both that area and the sidepod to suit the venue demands.
Red Bull has published that the change in shape to the central and louvre exits should minimise the load losses on corner exits around the slower-speed Hungaroring.
Mercedes’ desire to continue bolting on parts onto its W15 has continued as a trim to the lower defector endplate will improve downforce across various ride heights.
Ferrari had revealed in advance the plans it had to introduce a modified floor to counter the high-speed bouncing that has been prevalent since its Barcelona updates.
The Italian marque has created a “minor geometrical modification” aiming “to enhance [the] flow structure and aero loads stability across the full operating envelope”.
McLaren has elected to not implement updates to its MCL38 this weekend, but Aston Martin has gone all out with a comprehensive package comprising seven parts.
Aston Martin has made changes to the halo, floor body, fences and edge, along with revisions to the diffuser and beam wing as it strives to recover from a tough run.
Elsewhere, the Silverstone-based squad has developed the front wing that it used at Silverstone to increase the load to complement the more-loaded rear wing in use.
Alpine has announced that it will be bringing upgrades until past the summer break, but the team will have a new rear corner to help manage rear brake temperatures.
Likewise, Williams’ one alteration is deemed circuit-specific with a new central exit duct on an engine cover available should the heat demand more cooling measures.
RB has made revisions to the rear corner to generate additional downforce, while it’s also placed an emphasis on modifications to the ducts to manage brake cooling.
Haas has made circuit-specific tweaks to improve cooling with a changed engine cover with larger exits and more cooling louvres located across the VF-24’s sidepod.
Sauber remains the sole team awaiting to score a point this season and the Swiss team has reacted to that ongoing drought with several updated parts this weekend.
The Hinwil-based team has an improved sidepod inlet, engine cover, floor body and edge, rear corner, rear suspension, halo, mirror and headrest on its C45 challenger.
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