F1 teams unveil unique car designs for Monaco GP
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
During the Monaco Grand Prix, teams showcased innovative car designs aimed at maximizing downforce. Notable changes included Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull, and Williams introducing bespoke winglets while Haas, Alpine, and Racing Bulls modified existing geometries. Red Bull's addition of triangular extensions to its rear wing Gurney flap further illustrates this trend. The adjustments come as teams attempt to exploit regulatory grey areas for competitive advantages in one of F1's most challenging circuits. As the GP continues, focus will remain on how these modifications perform on the track.
- •Several teams introduced new winglets for added downforce in Monaco.
- •Red Bull added triangular extensions to their rear wing.
- •Haas and Alpine made modifications to existing designs.
- •The Monaco GP is crucial for teams to showcase technical prowess.
- 12:03 PMMotorsport.com — The most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — The most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
"Whenever there's a small grey area in Formula 1's regulations, it is guaranteed that at least one engineer will attempt to exploit that loophole. This year's Monaco Grand Prix demonstrated this perfectly: when it became apparent that straightline mode would not be used and the actuators could be removed for the rear wing, it opened up a small window for the teams to fill with ...Keep reading
"The Monaco Grand Prix is F1’s most glamorous event – and is the one that is at the extreme when it comes to piling on the downforce levels
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 12:03 PMThe most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
Whenever there's a small grey area in Formula 1's regulations, it is guaranteed that at least one engineer will attempt to exploit that loophole. This year's Monaco Grand Prix demonstrated this perfectly: when it became apparent that straightline mode would not be used and the actuators could be removed for the rear wing, it opened up a small window for the teams to fill with ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:03 PMThe most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
The Monaco Grand Prix is F1’s most glamorous event – and is the one that is at the extreme when it comes to piling on the downforce levels
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