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McLaren has brought a swathe of upgrades for the F1 Monaco GP while the rear-wings of Mercedes and Red Bull are turning heads in the paddock.
McLaren has brought a host of upgrades for the Monaco Grand Prix, catching up to Mercedes, the current leaders, in terms of performance.
The European leg of the 2026 campaign has started in Monaco, with Mercedes dominating so far and McLaren making strides with their recent double-podium finish in Canada.
McLaren introduced six significant upgrades, including a larger engine cover and modified front suspension for better performance on the challenging street circuit.
Mercedes and Red Bull unveiled eye-catching rear-wing innovations to counteract the disabling of Straight Mode throughout the Monaco GP weekend.
Ferrari also made updates to their front suspension, diffuser, and floor, aiming to improve aerodynamic efficiency for the tight turns of Monaco.
Alpine, currently holding P5, introduced a revised rear-wing with additional winglets, keeping up their strong midfield presence.
