No F1 power adjustments after latest FIA analysis
The FIA said Red Bull remains the benchmark while Mercedes gets one extra homologation and rivals Audi, Ferrari and Honda stay further behind.
- On Wednesday, the FIA granted Mercedes one additional engine homologation in 2026 and another in 2027, despite the team leading both Formula One championships by a considerable margin. Red Bull retained benchmark status with the strongest power unit.
- The ADUO mechanism grants manufacturers additional upgrades if internal combustion engine performance falls at least 2% below the best-performing unit. Mercedes was adjudged to be within 2-4% of the leading ICE, triggering the allowed concessions.
- Audi, Ferrari, and Honda were assessed above 4% off the leading ICE and granted two additional homologations in 2026 and two next year. The ADUO is designed to prevent one manufacturer from establishing a significant advantage without rivals responding.
- FIA Director Nikolas Tombazis called the analysis "thorough and exhaustive," stating the governing body is confident in the findings. Tombazis said the system may evolve over time through discussions with Manufacturers.
- No additional homologations were granted following the second review period, which ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix. The third review period now runs from the Dutch Grand Prix through the Mexico City GP at the start of November.
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According to the motorsport federation FIA, Red Bull is still the manufacturer with the best (combustion) engine in Formula 1. This means that Max Verstappen's team, just like sister team Racing Bulls, is not allowed to implement any upgrades to the power unit for the time being.
Red Bull shut out again in FIA engine review
Red Bull has been left without extra engine development opportunities once again after the FIA confirmed its second ADUO review produced no change to Formula 1’s power unit rankings. The post Red Bull shut out again in FIA engine review appeared first on Speedcafe.com.
The FIA maintains that Red Bull Racing has the best combustion engine in Formula 1. This means that Max Verstappen's team is not allowed to implement upgrades to the power unit, while the competition is permitted to make modifications.
Official report of the Fia relative to the ADUO: Red Bull has the best engine, while Mercedes is in the band between 2 and 4%. Over 4%, instead, the detachment of Ferrari, Audi and Honda. The World Championship returns from 4 to 6 September to Monza live on Sky and streaming on NOW THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE WORLD
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