Honda introduces second F1 ADUO upgrade during Spanish Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe announced the introduction of a second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade for its F1 power unit, focused on the turbocharger. This upgrade was implemented during the Spanish Grand Prix. Both Honda and Aston Martin have faced challenges this season, but have seen some performance improvements following a significant chassis change. Further developments may be expected as the season progresses.
- •Honda introduced its second ADUO upgrade at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •The upgrade targets improvements to the power unit's turbocharger.
- •Aston Martin and Honda initially struggled early in the season.
- •Performance improved slightly following major chassis changes.
- 3:56 AMAutosport — Why Honda secretly introduced its second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
- 3:56 AMMotorsport.com — Honda secretly introduced second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Honda secretly introduced second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
"Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger. Aston Martin and Honda struggled from the start of the season, but their performance slightly improved after a major chassis ...Keep reading
"Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger. Aston Martin and Honda struggled from the start of the season, but their performance slightly improved after a major chassis ...Keep reading
"Honda's second ADUO upgrade of the F1 season was a new turbocharger, already introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix, HRC reveals
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External links- AutosportOct 1, 2026, 3:56 AMWhy Honda secretly introduced its second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger. Aston Martin and Honda struggled from the start of the season, but their performance slightly improved after a major chassis ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 1, 2026, 3:56 AMHonda secretly introduced second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has revealed that Honda actually introduced its second ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) upgrade as early as Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, with the upgrade focused on the power unit's turbocharger. Aston Martin and Honda struggled from the start of the season, but their performance slightly improved after a major chassis ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 3:56 AMHonda secretly introduced second F1 ADUO upgrade in Madrid
Honda's second ADUO upgrade of the F1 season was a new turbocharger, already introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix, HRC reveals
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