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Why are upgrades important?

Formula 1 teams constantly develop and introduce upgrades throughout the season to improve their car's performance. These can be small tweaks or significant changes to components like wings or the floor. McLaren brought upgrades to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but they did not fundamentally change their car's characteristics, suggesting they might not have addressed the core issues.

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