F1 teams' low downforce secrets
F1's development race is winding down with 2017's major rule changes looming, but the high-speed demands of Monza mean there are plenty of unique parts on show up and down the pitlane for this weekend
Due to its high-speed nature, Monza still stands alone in terms of set-up demands, so most Formula 1 teams have brought specific updates for this race.
Broadly speaking, we've seen slimmer wing sets to maximize top speed, alongside smaller detail changes to the cooling and brake ducting to further reduce drag.
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