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FIA ranks F1 engine manufacturers after 2026 ADUO assessment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:34 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

FIA ranks F1 engine manufacturers after 2026 ADUO assessment

Summary

During the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend, the FIA announced its first ADUO assessment rankings for Formula 1 engine manufacturers. Ferrari, Audi, and Honda are set to receive two engine upgrades each, after falling more than 4% behind the benchmark for internal combustion engine performance. Mercedes, trailing just behind at 2% to 4% back, qualifies for one upgrade while Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the assessed benchmark, will receive no upgrades despite being labeled as the best engine. The implications of these assessments could impact team performances as the season progresses, with teams now strategizing around their development opportunities.

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By the Numbers

•Ferrari, Audi, and Honda receive two upgrades each from ADUO assessment
•Mercedes qualifies for one upgrade after strong performance
•Red Bull Ford gets no upgrades despite being benchmark manufacturer
•Teams strategize around new upgrade allocations for upcoming races
•ADUO focuses on internal combustion engine, affecting overall performance assessments

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — The 2026 F1 ADUO Results: Every Engine Manufacturer Ranked From Winner to Loser

What they're saying

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The FIA’s first ADUO assessment was supposed to reward the struggling and restrain the dominant. Instead, at its very first assessment, the catch-up system designed to level the playing field has appeared to benefit the dominant team. The results, communicated…
— Yahoo Sports

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