McLaren: cooling

McLaren declares a new front brake duct to increase cooling airflow for Singapore and upcoming circuits.

Red Bull: wing and cooling

Red Bull revises front-wing flaps and endplates for more local load and flow stability. It also enlarges rear cooling exits.

Mercedes: flow control

Mercedes declares front-wing and endplate changes for airflow control, including around the front tyres.

What this means for the reader

APEX interpretation: cooling and aerodynamic load serve different needs. A cooling component may seek consistent brake operation without being presented as a speed upgrade. Similarly, a new wing must be assessed within the complete car configuration. The FIA submission shows what changed and why; it does not deliver a verdict on effectiveness. The existing Mercedes article explains the comparison between configurations, while the FP1 report records the session results.