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Ferrari considers debut of updated F1 engines at Italian Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ferrari considers debut of updated F1 engines at Italian Grand Prix

Summary

Ferrari is evaluating the introduction of two modified power units for the SF-26 at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. The team received upgrade tokens under the Formula 1 Additional Upgrades and Opportunities system, enabling changes to the engines used by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. A final decision regarding the deployment of these new engines is expected by the end of this week.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari plans to introduce updated engines for the Italian Grand Prix.
•The modifications were enabled by F1's ADUO system.
•Engines are intended for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
•The final decision on use will be made by week's end.

Latest Updates

4:01 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari's updated F1 engines are ready, but Monza debut decision due at weekend

What they're saying

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Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26. After assembling the two updated engines for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the team must now decide whether to run the new power units at next week's Italian Grand Prix. The final decision will be made at the end of this week, when the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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