The battle behind McLaren continues to hot up, as Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes all bring updates to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen in parc fermé after Monza win - Photo: Race Pictures
As a result, several teams come to the
Baku City Circuit with no updates at all. Championship leaders McLaren, along with Aston Martin, Alpine, Haas, Williams and Sauber, come into this weekend without any updates or modifications.
Changes made at the front of the grid
However, the battle for P2 in the constructors' championship looks to heat up, as Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari all make changes from the Italian Grand Prix.
The Scuderia have made circuit-specific changes to the SF-25, with an enlarged front brake duct cooling exit added to the cars of both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton for this weekend only.
Ferrari's updates for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Photo: FIA
However, for Red Bull and Mercedes, they both make performance changes to their cars, with the changes affecting the local load of the car.
Red Bull have made changes with a re-profiled inboard wing assembly, while Mercedes make their local load change by a redcued chord front wing flap.
Red Bull's updates for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Photo: FIA
Mercedes' updates for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Photo: FIA
Racing Bulls are the only other team that have come into Baku with changes to their car, with both updates to the front and rear of the car affecting its cooling range.
Racing Bulls' updates for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Photo: FIA
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