What upgrades have each F1 team brought to the Australian GP?

Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has confirmed the updates teams have brought with them to the Australian Grand Prix.

08 Apr 2022

As part of F1’s new ‘show and tell’ format for the 2022 season, teams have to declare any new updates they plan to race with at each grand prix on Friday.

A mandatory car presentation for each team will take place in the pit lane on both Friday and Saturday at every event during the season.

The declared changes confirm that Mercedes has brought no new updates for the W13 in Melbourne, despite rumours that a new rear wing would be introduced at the third round of the year.

Speaking ahead of the weekend, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said: “There won’t be a magic fix for the next race weekend, but we’re pushing to steadily bring gains over the upcoming races, to hopefully move us closer to the front of the pack.

“Until then, we need to maximise each opportunity and make the most of the package we have.”

Lewis Hamilton also confirmed in the pre-event press conference on Friday morning that no changes have been made to Mercedes’ 2022 challenger.

Mercedes is expected to phase in several innovations over the coming races, with an updated floor now expected to arrive at the next round in Imola.

In contrast, Ferrari and Red Bull have both introduced new parts in Australia.

Here is a full rundown of what each team has brought to the Australian Grand Prix.

Mercedes

No updated components submitted for this event.

Red Bull

Front wing endplate. Compared with the launch wing, the aim is to maintain aerodynamic performance whilst reducing the volume and weight of the assembly. Will be evaluated at the Australian GP.

Ferrari

Diffuser. The changes to the diffuser volume (added packer, and therefore reduced expension at centre line) are intended to improve both rear downforce and stability around the lap.

McLaren

A new rear corner for improved aerodynamic performance on the rear of the car due to increasing suction on lower winglets and improved flow control on rear corner.

Alpine

Updated floor fences to increase aerodynamic load and improve overall flow to the rear of the car. A new rear corner with an upgraded rear brake drum flick which is aimed at improving local load around the rear wheel and diffuser. It will be a test item during Friday practice.

AlphaTauri

No updated components submitted for this event.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin has reverted to a previous rear wing with increased incidence at the tips to increase rear wing load and drag. The set up will be formally confirmed on Friday “due to the new layout”.

Williams

Williams has brought the most new parts of any team, with an updated beam wing, floor edge, front wing and front corner introduced in Melbourne.

Alfa Romeo

No updated components submitted for this event.

Haas

New diffuser with a different volume distribution. These changes are to better condition flow emanating from the skid surface and thus help better manage diffuser performance. Haas says it will also be running various measurement rakes in FP1 to further its understanding of flow structures around its car.