Ferrari Unlikely to Close Mercedes Power Unit Gap Despite ADUO Hopes

Ferrari’s ADUO Lifeline? Leclerc Says Don’t Bet On It

Charles Leclerc basically says that even if Ferrari gets the shiny new ADUO boost after Canada, it’s more like an extra espresso than a rocket, and Mercedes is still sipping something spicier on the straights. So what happens when a rule tweak, a stopwatch, and one very honest driver share a garage? You get a team waiting on FIA math, weighing one upgrade vs two like it’s chess, and asking the real question: can “getting closer” make the silver …

Ferrari unlikely to close Mercedes power unit gap despite ADUO hopes

"It also depends which level we get, if we get it at all, but surely if we get it, it will be a help to get closer."

Leclerc Admits Ferrari Engine Deficit to Mercedes and Ford

Charles Leclerc has all but confirmed what most in the F1 paddock already suspected: Ferrari may have designed a competent chassis for the 2026 regulations, but its power unit is fundamentally lagging behind its main rivals. Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, the Monegasque driver openly addressed the Scuderia’s recurring straight-line struggles. The ...

Leclerc says Ferrari needs ADUO Boost to close gap

© XPB  Michael Delaney 22/05/2026 at 11:5322/05/2026 at 12:17 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Charles Leclerc has all but confirmed what most already knew in the F1 paddock: : Ferrari may have built a decent 2026 car, but its power unit is not keeping pace with the engines powering its main rivals. Ahead of the Canadian Grand...