Aston Martin misses key ADUO tier in FIA assessment for Honda
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Aston Martin's engine supplier, Honda, missed qualifying for the FIA's top ADUO rescue tier, affecting their development resources. Instead of gaining 230 extra wind tunnel hours and $11 million in relief, Honda will receive 190 hours and $8 million. This outcome is crucial as Aston Martin aims to close the performance gap to competitors like Red Bull and Mercedes. The team will operate with reduced funding during a critical phase of the season.
- •Honda locked into the 8-10% deficit bracket for ADUO.
- •Lost out on significant development hours and funding.
- •Aston Martin seeks to close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes.
- •Impact felt during the European leg of the F1 calendar.
- •Aston Martin's recovery plan now has $3 million less in funding.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Martin Just Got Locked Out of F1’s Top ADUO Rescue Tier
"The fallout from the FIA’s controversial Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) assessment continues to send shockwaves down the Formula 1 pitlane. While much of the paddock’s anger has been directed at Mercedes receiving development tokens while leading the championship,…
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