Canadian GP upgrade list unveiled as Mercedes roll out major updates

Among the standout upgrades set to appear on the W17 this weekend are a revised front wing and front wing endplate aimed at improving airflow conditioning, alongside changes to the front corner area, including a reduced upper lip camber and enlarged inlet and exit sizes to enhance cooling.

Mercedes has also introduced several floor-related updates, with reprofiled floor board elements, additional slots in the floor corner and a reshaped diffuser roof designed to improve local load generation and overall aerodynamic efficiency. Completing the package is a revised rear corner layout featuring a redistribution of the rear winglet span and position.

As for McLaren, the MCL40 is set to feature several notable updates in Montreal, including a new front wing, revised bodywork around the coke and engine cover area, updated cooling louvre options and a halo winglet designed to further optimise airflow conditioning. The Woking-based team has also introduced a revised rear wing endplate, updated rear suspension fairings and new floor edge devices as part of a broader aerodynamic development package for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

Red Bull has also brought a number of updates to Montreal, although in smaller quantities compared to Mercedes and McLaren. The RB22 will feature revised front wing flap elements aimed at expanding the car’s balance range, alongside updated brake duct exit geometry at the front corner for reliability purposes. Changes have also been made to the floor, including a trimmed bib edge and revised forward floor devices to improve local load generation, while a new cooling exit panel option has been introduced on the engine cover.

Ferrari, meanwhile, opted against introducing any new upgrades this weekend after already bringing a heavily revised SF-26 to Miami, including a new version of the so-called “macarena” wing, although the final result ultimately fell short of expectations. Alongside the Maranello-based team, Aston Martin also brought no visible upgrades for the AMR26, as Mike Krack had already confirmed on Thursday, with the squad’s major development packages not expected to arrive before the summer break.

You can check every single upgrade introduced by the teams at the bottom of the article.

The Sprint format returns in Montreal this weekend, meaning Formula 1 fans will be treated to a packed three-day schedule at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Action gets underway on Friday, May 22, with the drivers heading out for the only free practice session of the weekend from 17:30 to 18:30 BST, before Sprint Qualifying takes centre stage later in the evening between 21:30 and 22:14 BST.

Saturday will begin with the Sprint Race, scheduled from 17:00 to 18:00 BST, while qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix will follow later in the day from 21:00 to 22:00 BST. The main event, the Canadian Grand Prix, is set to start at 21:00 BST on Sunday, May 24, bringing the Montreal weekend to a close. Formula 2 and F1 Academy will also be on track across the weekend, adding even more action to the programme in Canada.