Only one top team submits upgrades for Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing are not only racing with a new driver alongside Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, but they are also racing with three new upgrades. Two are for reliability, one specifically is for improving performance. The latter involves an adjustment to the rear suspension.

Red Bull Racing is the only top team with updates. Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes did not bring new components to Japan. This also applies to Aston Martin and Alpine. Each of the other four teams brought new components.

Stake Sauber has brought the most performance parts. The Swiss team has addressed the floor, beam wing, and rear wing. Williams also brought two new components, primarily aimed at improving the front wing. Racing Bulls has modified the Halo, and Haas has made changes to the car's floor.

This article was written in collaboration with Tim Kraaij.