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FIA concludes 2026 F1 ADUO results with no changes for manufacturers

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Last updated Nov 10, 2026

FIA concludes 2026 F1 ADUO results with no changes for manufacturers

Summary

The FIA announced the final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) results for the 2026 Formula 1 season on November 10. No power unit manufacturers received changes in their upgrade allowances despite ongoing analysis indicating performance gaps. Red Bull Ford Powertrains remains the benchmark, while Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda fell behind, granting them additional upgrades. FIA director Nikolas Tombazis confirmed confidence in the ADUO concept, with potential for future system refinements. The next ADUO period will commence in 2027 covering the opening six races.

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By the Numbers

•FIA's final ADUO results show no changes granted for any manufacturer.
•Red Bull Ford Powertrains is currently the benchmark engine.
•Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda receive additional upgrades due to performance gaps.
•The next ADUO period will cover the 2027 season's first six races.
•FIA open to system refinements for ADUO in future seasons.

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The FIA has announced its final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) results for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with no changes granted for any of the power unit manufacturers. From this season, the FIA installed a mechanism in the F1 regulations which allowed power unit manufacturers the ability to make updates, if they fell behind the leading engine, in the form of tokens ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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The FIA has announced its final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) results for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with no changes granted for any of the power unit manufacturers. From this season, the FIA installed a mechanism in the F1 regulations which allowed power unit manufacturers the ability to make updates, if they fell behind the leading engine, in the form of tokens ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com