Ferrari's bold upgrades for Italian Grand Prix revealed

Team principal Frederic Vasseur disclosed last weekend in Zandvoort that the SF-24 would feature significant modifications for its home race at Monza.

Among the major changes are a revamped engine cover, floor, and diffuser, all designed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and minimise losses through improved downstream flow.

Ferrari have also introduced a new nose design to optimise airflow, alongside circuit-specific front and rear wings.

This aligns them with other teams like Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Williams, who have all tailored their wings for Monza.

McLaren, meanwhile, have added a new engine cover to their MCL38, aimed at enhancing aerodynamic performance. The British team's latest upgrade marks their most significant since the Miami Grand Prix, where they notably defeated Red Bull.

The new engine cover, or 'coke', is intended to improve airflow at the rear of the car.

Red Bull and Mercedes have opted not to bring further upgrades beyond their circuit-specific wings. However, Red Bull's sister team, RB, has introduced a new floor on the RB VCARB 01, focused on boosting downforce and refining airflow with adjustments to the halo shape.

This weekend is crucial for Red Bull as they return to one of their most successful tracks, Monza. The team clinched victories here in 2020 and 2008, with Pierre Gasly and Sebastian Vettel, respectively, marking their maiden F1 wins.

As the Formula 1 calendar continues, the Italian Grand Prix on 1 September at Monza promises to be a thrilling chapter in the title race. Known as the "Cathedral of Speed", Monza is renowned for its high-speed nature, with cars averaging over 260 km/h per lap, making it one of the sport's most iconic circuits and Ferrari's home race.