Ferrari and Red Bull have introduced significant changes to their floors for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Ferrari focusing on floor edge, fences, and diffuser adjustments while Red Bull made more limited changes to the edge wing. McLaren has modified its front suspension and aerodynamic devices for better performance.
Ferrari’s upgrades aim for enhanced vorticity release downstream with updated front floor fences, boat reshaping, and diffuser optimization, leading to improved overall load distribution. Red Bull’s changes with the edge wing focus on maintaining flow stability and increasing load extraction. McLaren’s front suspension tweaks work in conjunction with aerodynamic device reworks on both front and rear corners.
Mercedes has focused on increasing cooling capacity, enlarging brake ducts, and enhancing engine cover exit airflow efficiency for its aero updates. Racing Bulls adjusted their front wing flap and rear wing profile, while Sauber unveiled a new rear wing assembly for higher downforce circuits and a revised floor with edge and diffuser enhancements. Lewis Hamilton remains cautious about the impact of the new floor, hoping for positive results but tempering expectations.
