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Formula 1 constructor performance and technical updates

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McLaren and Red Bull Racing are implementing technical upgrades to address performance trends in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship. Mclaren team principal Andrea Stella confirmed the team will introduce significant upgrades to the MCL40 during the upcoming races in Brazil and Las Vegas. This follows a slump in performance that has seen the team drop to fourth in the standings after a period of earlier dominance. The team plans to bring minimal updates to the Mexico City Grand Prix, focusing instead on more substantial technical packages for the São Paulo and Las Vegas Grands Prix to regain competitiveness against rivals like Ferrari and Mercedes. Red Bull Racing is introducing a significant technical update package for the RB22 ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. As the only top-tier team bringing performance-oriented developments to the high-altitude circuit, the team is focusing on thermal management and aerodynamic optimization. The upgrades include a re-engineered engine cover with expanded cooling louvres to combat thin atmospheric conditions, alongside modified sidepod profiling and a revised floor-to-sidepod split line to enhance downforce. Internal tensions ~~have~~ emerged at Red Bull following an on-track incident between Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson during FP2 in Mexico. This contact ~~at the Foro Sol section~~ resulted in debris on the ~~circuit and~~ circuit, a brief red flag, leading to heated radio exchanges. Verstappen criticized the incident as “not very intelligent behavior,” while Racing Bulls principal Alan Permane described the contact as “unnecessary.” The collision resulted in and a one-place grid penalty for both drivers. ~~To address technical needs, team principal Laurent Mekies has implemented radio communication upgrades~~ During qualifying, Verstappen was unable to ~~resolve persistent audio issues experienced by Verstappen. Mekies also addressed criticisms from former boss Christian Horner regarding~~ secure pole position due to the ~~team's internal atmosphere, specifically refuting claims~~ penalty and traffic interference. He reported that turbulent air and the presence of Lando Norris in the final sector disrupted his braking points, causing him to lock his wheels in turn 13. Despite starting fifth, team ~~has “lost its mojo” since Horner's departure.~~ principal Laurent Mekies suggested a podium finish remains a realistic goal.

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