Ferrari brings power unit upgrade to Italian GP under ADUO system
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. The team is utilizing the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system to implement the changes. Introduced this year, the ADUO framework allows manufacturers extra chances to improve engines if they trail in performance. Performance is evaluated on a quarterly basis to determine eligibility for these technical updates. This weekend's event at the Italian Grand Prix marks the first time the manufacturer has exercised this option.
- •Ferrari implements a power unit upgrade at the Italian Grand Prix.
- •The update is permitted under the new ADUO system.
- •ADUO allows manufacturers to improve engines if they lag in performance.
- •Performance assessments for the system occur every quarter.
- 2:43 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October
- 2:33 PMRacer — Upgraded Ferrari power unit coming to Monza
- 12:58 PMAutosport — Ferrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO
- 12:52 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari confirms it will introduce first ADUO update at F1's Italian GP
"Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t race with an updated power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. One of the biggest talking points heading into the Monza round is Antonelli’s grid drop, which comes as he exceeds his power unit allowance for the 2026 ...Keep reading
"Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be lagging behind on performance, with results taken every quarter of a ...Keep reading
"Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be lagging behind on performance, with results taken every quarter of a ...Keep reading
Sources
External links- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 2:43 PMMercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October
Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t race with an updated power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. One of the biggest talking points heading into the Monza round is Antonelli’s grid drop, which comes as he exceeds his power unit allowance for the 2026 ...Keep reading
- RacerSep 2, 2026, 2:33 PMUpgraded Ferrari power unit coming to Monza
Ferrari will introduce an improved power unit on home soil as part of the FIA's additional development and upgrade opportunities scheme.
- AutosportSep 2, 2026, 12:58 PMFerrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO
Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be lagging behind on performance, with results taken every quarter of a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 12:52 PMFerrari confirms it will introduce first ADUO update at F1's Italian GP
Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be lagging behind on performance, with results taken every quarter of a ...Keep reading
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