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FIA ranks Red Bull's engine highest; Mercedes, Ferrari get upgrades

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

FIA ranks Red Bull's engine highest; Mercedes, Ferrari get upgrades

Summary

The FIA has ranked Red Bull's engine as the best in Formula 1, leading to engine upgrades for Mercedes and Ferrari this season. Mercedes, determined to close the gap, will receive one upgrade while Ferrari, Audi, and Honda will get two upgrades each. This decision follows performance assessments of the teams, with Red Bull remaining ineligible for upgrades as the benchmark manufacturer. Further reviews of engine performance will occur later this year, impacting future seasons.

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Key Details

•Red Bull is rated as the best engine by the FIA.
•Mercedes receives one engine upgrade, Ferrari two, along with Audi and Honda.
•Several ADUO reviews will occur later this year for 2027 implications.
•Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the need for improvement to close the performance gap.
•Red Bull will not receive any upgrades as the top manufacturer.

Latest Updates

12:53 PMESPN F1 — Sources: Mercedes and Ferrari granted ADUO

What they're saying

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Both Ferrari and Mercedes look set for additional engine upgrades this season and next after Red Bull's engine was judged to be the best by the FIA.
— ESPN F1by Nate Saunders