Carlos Sainz supports FIA in Red Bull ADUO engine rankings dispute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Carlos Sainz has expressed support for the FIA's recent ADUO engine rankings which have left Red Bull dissatisfied. The rankings classify Red Bull as the benchmark, disallowing upgrades as competitors Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda qualify for additional development. Sainz argues that this outcome reflects Red Bull's true performance seen during testing and races, emphasizing their superiority in top-speed metrics. The FIA’s assessment, focusing solely on internal combustion engines, has drawn criticism from Red Bull due to perceived disadvantages in the hybrid system. A resolution regarding the contentious rankings is expected around the time of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix.
- •Sainz supports the FIA's ADUO rankings against Red Bull's objections.
- •Red Bull ranked as the benchmark in engine performance evaluations.
- •Mercedes-powered cars have won all 2026 races thus far.
- •The FIA's decision may impact Red Bull's upgrade opportunities.
- •A resolution is anticipated before the Austrian Grand Prix.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Sainz Backs the FIA Over Red Bull in ADUO Engine Row
"Red Bull‘s fight with the FIA over the ADUO engine rankings has attracted a notable dissenting voice from the paddock – and it belongs to a driver running a rival power unit. ADUO functions as an engine catch-up scheme, giving…
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