{"id":1425,"date":"2026-08-31T10:08:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2026-08-31T10:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:08:25","slug":"less-drag-and-extra-horsepower-what-ferrari-aims-to-achieve-with-italian-gp-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/less-drag-and-extra-horsepower-what-ferrari-aims-to-achieve-with-italian-gp-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Less drag and extra horsepower: What Ferrari aims to achieve with Italian GP upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low-drag aerodynamic package:<\/strong> <strong>Ferrari has trimmed its floor and rear wing configuration<\/strong> to maximize straight-line speed around Monza&#8217;s temple of speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15 hp engine boost:<\/strong> <strong>A second ADUO engine revision debuts this weekend<\/strong>, introducing updates to the turbo, combustion chamber, and a new Shell fuel blend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More upgrades to come:<\/strong> <strong>The Dutch GP floor generated a 0.15s per lap gain<\/strong>, with further revisions planned for the Baku-to-Austin swing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>Ferrari<\/strong>, no event carries greater weight than the <strong>Italian Grand Prix<\/strong>. The high-speed nature of the <strong>Monza<\/strong> circuit forces the Italian squad to introduce a tailored package designed specifically to optimize straight-line efficiency and minimize aerodynamic drag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than introducing all-new specifications, Ferrari has focused on refining existing concepts. According to <em>The Race<\/em>, the <strong>SF-26 floor<\/strong> will feature a single vertical element instead of the three-tier arrangement used previously, reducing overall drag along Monza\u2019s long straights. Additionally, the support flaps introduced on the <strong>&#8220;Macarena&#8221; rear wing<\/strong> in Hungary\u2014and retained at Zandvoort\u2014will be removed to reduce downforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the team opted to retain the <strong>FTM winglet<\/strong> positioned ahead of the exhaust exit, using hot exhaust gases to manage airflow despite initial thoughts of stripping it to further reduce drag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary asset for the <em>tifosi<\/em> at Monza lies under the engine cover. As reported by <em>Motorsport Italy<\/em>, Ferrari will debut its <strong>second ADUO engine specification<\/strong>, featuring revised turbocharger and compression chamber components expected to deliver up to <strong>15 horsepower<\/strong> on track, complemented by a new fuel formulation supplied by <strong>Shell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This technical offensive coincides with crucial driver developments across the paddock, including <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/why-the-italian-gp-week-could-define-bearmans-formula-1-future\/\">why the Italian GP week could define Oliver Bearman&#8217;s Formula 1 future<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/red-bull-sets-deadline-decision-isack-hadjar-return-following-wrist-injury\/\">Red Bull setting a Wednesday decision deadline for Isack Hadjar&#8217;s return from injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1 action resumes from <strong>September 4\u20136<\/strong> for the <strong>Italian Grand Prix at Monza<\/strong> (Round 13 of the 2026 season). <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/\">GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/strong> will provide complete live coverage of every session. Follow all updates on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020310331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hungria-f1-2026-media-day-gabriel-lopez-0036.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ferrari is bringing targeted revisions to its floor and rear wing for Monza (Photo: Gabriel L\u00f3pez\/Grande Pr\u00eamio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferrari SF-26 Monza Technical Upgrades Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Technical Change<\/th><th>Expected Performance Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Floor<\/strong><\/td><td>Single vertical element replacing three-element cascade<\/td><td>Reduced drag and improved straight-line speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rear Wing<\/strong><\/td><td>Support flaps removed from &#8220;Macarena&#8221; wing assembly<\/td><td>Lowers downforce levels tailored for Monza<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power Unit<\/strong><\/td><td>Second ADUO revision (Turbo, Compression Chamber, Shell Fuel)<\/td><td>Gains of up to 15 horsepower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exhaust (FTM)<\/strong><\/td><td>Retained small winglet forward of exhaust exit<\/td><td>Maintains exhaust-gas airflow management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What performance gains does Ferrari expect from its new engine spec at Monza?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The updated ADUO power unit specification is expected to yield up to <strong>15 horsepower<\/strong>, aided by internal turbo\/compression revisions and a new Shell fuel blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Why did Ferrari modify its rear wing and floor for the Italian Grand Prix?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monza demands high top speeds and minimal aerodynamic drag. Ferrari removed support flaps and simplified floor elements to reduce drag on long straights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. When are Ferrari&#8217;s next major aerodynamic upgrades planned after Monza?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ferrari is preparing an expanded floor and diffuser update package set to debut between the <strong>Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku<\/strong> and the <strong>United States Grand Prix in Austin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Red Bull Ring, a Ferrari chegou a testar a SF-26 sem a asinha pensando tanto em Spa-Francorchamps quanto em Monza, circuitos de alta velocidade do calend\u00e1rio. Na B\u00e9lgica, contudo, as condi\u00e7\u00f5es de ader\u00eancia da pista, al\u00e9m do clima incerto, levaram a Scuderia a manter o sistema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/br\/f1\/ferrari-sinal-verde-atualizacoes-motor-chassi-gp-da-italia\/\">Por fim, o grande trunfo da equipe de Maranello para n\u00e3o decepcionar os aficionados <em>tifosi <\/em>reside no motor<\/a>. O <em>Motorsport It\u00e1lia <\/em>noticiou durante o final de semana que a nova especifica\u00e7\u00e3o segundo as regras do ADUO vai estrear em Monza, e a expectativa \u00e9 que as mudan\u00e7as no turbo e na c\u00e2mara de compress\u00e3o rendam uma evolu\u00e7\u00e3o de at\u00e9 15 cv na pista. Al\u00e9m disso, a Ferrari tamb\u00e9m ter\u00e1 um novo combust\u00edvel fornecido pela Shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ap\u00f3s o GP da It\u00e1lia, a janela que vai de Baku, no Azerbaij\u00e3o, at\u00e9 Austin, nos Estados Unidos, passa a ser o pr\u00f3ximo alvo da Ferrari para mais uma importante leva de atualiza\u00e7\u00f5es<\/strong>. O que se espera \u00e9 uma evolu\u00e7\u00e3o maior do assoalho usado em Zandvoort, com revis\u00f5es principalmente na parte da frente, al\u00e9m do difusor. Segundo a publica\u00e7\u00e3o inglesa, o pacote levado para os Pa\u00edses Baixos proporcionou um ganho de 0s15 por volta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A F\u00f3rmula 1 volta neste final de semana, de 4 a 6 de setembro, em Monza. O&nbsp;<strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong>&nbsp;acompanha todas as atividades do&nbsp;<strong>GP da It\u00e1lia<\/strong>, 13\u00aa etapa da temporada 2026,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandepremio.com\/br\/ao-vivo\/f1\/\"><strong>AO VIVO E EM&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandepremio.com\/br\/ao-vivo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEMPO REAL<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GrandePremio1\/streams\">al\u00e9m de classifica\u00e7\u00e3o e corrida em&nbsp;<strong>SEGUNDA TELA&nbsp;<\/strong>no YouTube<\/a>, em parceria com a&nbsp;<strong>Voz do Esporte<\/strong>. O&nbsp;<strong>Briefing&nbsp;<\/strong>chega para analisar ap\u00f3s o fim de cada dia de atividades nas redes sociais e na&nbsp;<strong>GPTV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GP da It\u00e1lia de F1: veja os hor\u00e1rios em Brasil, Cabo Verde,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Portugal<\/strong><\/a>, Angola e Mo\u00e7ambique:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hor\u00e1rios no Brasil*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-04b1bda2-db77-49b7-8a15-ab1e981bbd0f\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treino livre 1: 07:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 2: 11:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 3: 07:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classifica\u00e7\u00e3o: 11:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrida: 10:00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hor\u00e1rios em Portugal e Angola<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-e78d748e-6549-4a54-9e51-69367685663a\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treino livre 1: 11:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 2: 15:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 3: 11:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classifica\u00e7\u00e3o: 15:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrida: 14:00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hor\u00e1rios em Cabo Verde<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-7b9d835a-23af-4411-943e-453b4766e578\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treino livre 1: 09:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 2: 13:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 3: 09:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classifica\u00e7\u00e3o: 13:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrida: 12:00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hor\u00e1rios em Mo\u00e7ambique<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-bbaadcb9-d1e6-402a-b585-42debf37b024\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treino livre 1: 12:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 2: 16:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treino livre 3: 12:30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classifica\u00e7\u00e3o: 16:00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrida: 15:00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Hor\u00e1rios de Bras\u00edlia<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maranello\u2019s home package combines key floor and rear wing tweaks for low drag alongside the debut of a revised engine specification yielding up to 15 hp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020312960,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Ferrari is bringing targeted revisions to its floor and rear wing for Monza ","42wp_featured_image_credits":"Gabriel L\u00f3pez\/Grande Pr\u00eamio","42wp_featured_video":"","42wp_ai_content_disclaimer":"","42wp_is_ai_content":false,"42wp_featured_image_hidden":false,"42wp_authors_list":[],"footnotes":"","42wp_hide_from_automatic":false,"42wp_breaking_news":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[56,294],"42wp_author":[13],"class_list":["post-1425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-f1","tag-ferrari","tag-italian-gp","42wp_author-luana-marino"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1425"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1426,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1425\/revisions\/1426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1020312960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1425"},{"taxonomy":"42wp_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/42wp_author?post=1425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}