Mercedes has launched updates to the W17 forward of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, placing stress on Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.
Already the favourites heading into the curtain raiser in Melbourne, the Brackley-based squad confirmed adjustments to the bodywork and entrance and rear wings to extend downforce.
The former has extra downwash within the facet view, with a excessive inlet, while the wings have elevated camber. The entrance wing additionally has no strake.
McLaren has introduced developments to Albert Park, however was already anticipated to be a step behind Mercedes and Ferrari — though the true aggressive image won’t develop into clear till qualifying.
The reigning constructors’ champions have a revised ground geometry, which produces higher move management across the rear of the MCL40.
It has additionally upgraded the rear suspension fairings and a revised rear wing, which provides aerodynamic load.
Red Bull and Ferrari, in the meantime, have highlighted adjustments within the official FIA submissions doc which are mandated by the 2026 rules.
The former has listed its entrance wing, nostril and rear wing within the declaration, while the latter has addressed the altered entrance wing, ground physique and diffuser, and the rear wing throughout the rulebook.
Every group has confirmed adjustments, with Williams bringing developments on the FW48 to Australia, alongside with Racing Bulls, Aston Martin, Audi and Cadillac.
Haas, then again, has supplied data on seven distinct areas which are completely different in F1’s new period.
