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What changes do Red Bull and McLaren make to their car in Mexico?
Red Bull Racing, McLaren and Ferrari are all making changes to their car ahead of the high altitude of the Mexico City Grand Prix, as they fight for the constructors' title. See each update the teams have brought to the capital of Mexico.
Updates for the Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing are only bringing track-specific changes to the upcoming weekend. The team have changed the central part of the topbody and also brought a larger exit duct to help cool engines and brakes in Mexico, where the cars have to perform at a higher altitude level.
Similar changes can be seen in terms of other teams. Ferrari for example will fit additional bodywork exit louvres to help cool their engines, and McLaren have also made two changes for the same reason. McLaren are also the single frontrunner team that have brought an update to help improve their performance, a modified floor.
Apart from the top teams, only VCARB and Williams will fit new parts for the upcoming weekend. While Williams are presenting, only circuit-specific modifications. VCARB have four new parts ready, two to help cool their car, and another two so as to improve their performance. Similarly to McLaren, the Faenza-based team have new parts to their floor.
Source: FIA
This article was written in collaboration with Kada Sarkozi
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