FIA confirms Red Bull-Ford as F1 power unit benchmark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The FIA announced that Red Bull-Ford Powertrains remains the benchmark for F1 after the Period 2 ADUO measurements on August 23, 2026. Following the tests, Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, and Honda will have opportunities to upgrade their power units, with Mercedes needing to improve by 2% to 4% and Ferrari falling over 4% behind Red Bull. The regulations allow teams that are further off the benchmark two additional upgrades. The next ADUO review will cover upcoming races, and teams can implement upgrades as soon as next week's Italian Grand Prix.
- •FIA reports Red Bull-Ford Powertrains is the current benchmark.
- •Mercedes falls 2% to 4% short of Red Bull's benchmark.
- •Ferrari, Honda, and Audi are over 4% behind.
- •Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, and Honda can apply upgrades for 2026.
- •Next ADUO review set for upcoming races.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — FIA confirms ADUO recipients, with Red Bull-Ford as benchmark
"F1’s latest ADUO measurements have Red Bull-Ford Powertrains as the benchmark on the grid
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