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With a three-week gap immediately following the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, this event was never likely to be the upgrade bonanza that Austin might be. But there are still some new developments among the seven teams who have declared updates as Mark Hughes details:
After the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, where only seven teams introduced updates due to a three-week gap to the next race in Austin, some interesting developments emerged identified by Mark Hughes. Among them were adjustments to cope with brake cooling demands and aerodynamic enhancements like Ferrari’s new front wing geometry designed for better airflow in transient conditions. McLaren switched to a higher downforce lower beam wing tailored to the track, while Aston and Alpine introduced aggressive front and rear wing flaps respectively to maximize downforce. Additionally, Albon’s car featured aero enhancements for improved balance, which he acknowledged could impact performance differently across varied circuits. Red Bull also opted for a more aggressive front wing flap to complement the high downforce setup in Singapore. In contrast, Mercedes, Sauber, and Haas did not roll out any upgrades for this race weekend.
