FIA reveal Austrian GP upgrades list as Red Bull major package confirmed

As confirmed by the FIA's official update submission, Red Bull has arrived at its home Grand Prix with the most extensive upgrade package of any team on the grid. The Milton Keynes-based outfit has introduced seven separate changes to the RB22, covering the sidepod inlet, engine cover, floor, floor edge, rear suspension, rear corner, rear wing and exhaust tailpipe.

According to the FIA documentation, the revised sidepod inlet and engine cover are primarily aimed at improving cooling and reliability, while the remaining updates focus on extracting additional aerodynamic load, refining airflow management and improving flow stability. The floor and floor edge have been reworked to generate more downforce and better condition the airflow towards the rear of the car, complemented by changes to the rear suspension, rear corner bodywork, rear wing pylons and exhaust tailpipe geometry, all designed to optimise airflow and maximise overall aerodynamic performance.

Ferrari has also introduced several updates for the Austrian Grand Prix, although its package is considerably smaller than Red Bull's. The most significant change is a further evolution of the front wing introduced in Spain, with revised endplates, a new diveplane and an updated footplate vane arrangement aimed at consolidating the aerodynamic gains achieved in Barcelona. In addition, Ferrari will also be able to rely on its first upgraded power unit of the season, which is expected to deliver a modest increase in engine performance.

Alongside that, the Scuderia is evaluating three additional test items during the practice sessions. These include a modified RV tail, changes to the floor edge and a revised mirror stay, all intended primarily for aerodynamic correlation and data gathering rather than outright performance, allowing Ferrari to better understand the car's on-track behaviour and validate future development directions.

Mercedes has arrived in Austria with a far more modest update package than Red Bull or Ferrari, introducing just two changes to the W17. The first targets the front suspension, where the angle of the suspension leg fairing has been revised to improve airflow consistency across a wider range of ride heights, helping optimise airflow towards the rear of the car. The second concerns the engine cover, which features a narrower rear exit designed to provide greater flexibility in cooling management by directing more airflow through the cooling louvres rather than the rear outlet.

McLaren has also opted for a limited update package in Austria, bringing just two revisions to its car. The first targets the rear corner, where the rear brake duct inlet has been redesigned to improve local airflow conditioning and generate additional aerodynamic load around the rear of the car. The second concerns the rear wing, which features a revised flap position in straight-line mode to deliver a greater reduction in drag, improving top speed while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency.