Ferrari lacks engine power despite the ADUO 2 upgrade for 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stated that the Scuderia is currently missing pure engine power during the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite the implementation of the Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities system, the team remains unable to reach the power levels demonstrated by Mercedes. Mercedes has maintained a distinct advantage in engine performance since the introduction of the new technical regulations at the start of the year. Vasseur noted that closing this power gap was not an expected outcome for Ferrari under the current development constraints this season. The team continues to navigate the competitive established by the updated technical standards while evaluating their performance trajectory. The ADUO system was intended to allow manufacturers to address power unit deficits, yet Ferrari's current assessment confirms a persistent gap in output relative to their competition.

• 12:55 PMMotorsport.com — Even with ADUO 2 upgrade, Ferrari is “missing pure power”