McLaren and Williams bring the biggest upgrades to the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 resumes its season following the mid-season break.
Red Bull has a small engine cover change that it defines as circuit specific as well as tweaks to the halo and mirror stays to improve airflow to the rear of the car, but McLaren is the only one of the top four teams with significant updates. A new front brake scoop, front suspension, floor edge and rear suspension are all performance developments, while a new rear wing and beam wing specific to Zandvoort improve efficiency.
The Williams upgrade is the team’s first major one of the season and is similarly notable, with a new floor incorporating all aspects of the floor body, edges and fences. There is a subtly updated diffuser alongside the floor changes, while new sidepod inlets “have unlocked performance improvements to the rest of the car.” The engine cover has been adapted alongside the sidepods, as has the central air intake, although the main focus of the change there is to remove weight.
Alpine has brought a new front suspension that improves airflow to the rear of the car, while a rear brake duct update allows a more efficient trade-off of downforce and drag, while RB has a smaller rear brake duct that features alongside revised winglets.
The only other new parts brought to Zandvoort are at Haas, where the focus is on the front end of the car. A new front wing redistributes the aerodynamic load, and an updated nose helps achieve a clearer central flow. Those changes have meant associated tweaks are required to both the front suspension and front corner deflectors.
Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Stake have not submitted any upgrades to the FIA.