P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The latest round of the F1 season is in Monaco as teams are adapting their cars to the challenges of the Principality.
McLaren and Red Bull have introduced small upgrade packages for the Monaco Grand Prix to maintain their positions in the F1 title battle. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is now just 22 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri after his victory at Imola. Major upgrades are rare in Monaco due to the challenges of the street circuit and the risk of crash damage. Most teams have focused on circuit-specific improvements such as high downforce rear-wings or enhanced brake ducts. McLaren and Red Bull have implemented minor performance tweaks, like a front suspension upgrade for McLaren and a new rear wing for Red Bull to enhance low-speed aerodynamics. Additionally, Alpine and Williams have made similar adjustments, with Williams specifically mentioning the Monaco hairpin as a factor in their decision-making.
