Ferrari plans new turbocharger update after summer break for 2026 season
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ferrari intends to introduce a new turbocharger for its power unit following the summer break, aiming to improve performance in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The update is part of the team's strategy influenced by the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) program after the first checkpoint post-Montreal. This modification seeks to help Ferrari close the performance gap to rivals like Mercedes. The team has already been granted the opportunity for two engine developments during the current season.
- •Ferrari to implement a new turbocharger after the summer break.
- •Update part of ADUO program to improve 2026 power unit.
- •First ADUO checkpoint occurred after the Montreal race.
- •Ferrari aims to close performance gap to Mercedes.
- 6:12 PMESPN F1 — Ferrari make use of ADUO, new engine for Austria
- 10:31 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari set to follow Austria engine updates with new turbo after F1's summer break
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari set to follow Austria engine updates with new turbo after F1's summer break
"Ferrari has already plotted its second ADUO-influenced power unit update for 2026, with a new turbocharger expected to arrive after the summer break to help close the gap to Mercedes. Following the first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) checkpoint post-Montreal, Ferrari has been granted the opportunity to make two engine developments this season. Its performance gap ...Keep reading
"Ferrari will run an updated power unit at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after making use of an opportunity to upgrade its engine under Formula 1's performance catch-up mechanism, ADUO.
"Ferrari has committed to its hotter engine concept with its Austria updates – but has a new turbo in the pipeline for after the summer
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 25, 2026, 6:12 PMFerrari make use of ADUO, new engine for Austria
Ferrari will run an updated power unit at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after making use of an opportunity to upgrade its engine under Formula 1's performance catch-up mechanism, ADUO.
- Motorsport.comJun 24, 2026, 10:31 AMFerrari set to follow Austria engine updates with new turbo after F1's summer break
Ferrari has already plotted its second ADUO-influenced power unit update for 2026, with a new turbocharger expected to arrive after the summer break to help close the gap to Mercedes. Following the first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) checkpoint post-Montreal, Ferrari has been granted the opportunity to make two engine developments this season. Its performance gap ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:31 AMFerrari set to follow Austria engine updates with new turbo after F1's summer break
Ferrari has committed to its hotter engine concept with its Austria updates – but has a new turbo in the pipeline for after the summer
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