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Five of the 10 teams in the Formula 1 paddock have elected to bring updates to Austin, Texas, with Mercedes,
Four teams, including Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams, have decided to stick with their current setups for this weekend’s race at The Circuit of the Americas. Mercedes has brought their final update package of the year, focusing on improvements to the floor body and edges to enhance airflow quality and increase rear downforce. Lewis Hamilton is eagerly anticipating the performance of Mercedes’ last big update. Haas has introduced a new concept, adopting the Red Bull downwash sidepod concept to improve their car’s performance. AlphaTauri and Aston Martin have also made various changes to their cars to maximize potential and fend off competition. Alfa Romeo made a single alteration, redesigning the edges on the rear part of the floor for improved downforce and aerodynamic efficiency. Teams will only have one practice session to test these updates before heading into qualifying.
Source: Motorsport Week
