The tight, claustrophobic streets of Monaco have always forced Formula 1 engineers to completely rewrite their setup sheets. But with the introduction of the radical 2026 active aerodynamics regulations, the technical madness has reached an entirely new level of extremity.
As the cars rolled out of the garages for Thursday practice in the principality, Mercedes immediately sent shockwaves through the paddock with a highly complex aerodynamic exploit. With the FIA officially neutering active aero for the weekend to prevent high-speed barrier crashes, the engineers at Brackley have capitalized on a massive loophole right in the center of their rear wing.
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