Red Bull seeks FIA review of ADUO results during Monaco Grand Prix
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Red Bull Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark following the first ADUO period during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The data revealed that Mercedes' internal combustion engine falls short by two to four percent. This insight reflects the ongoing competitive efforts within the field as teams adapt to new development opportunities. Red Bull's request for a review by the FIA indicates a potential challenge to the current standings and rules surrounding upgrades.
- •ADUO offers teams additional upgrade and development opportunities.
- •Mercedes trails Red Bull by two to four percent in engine performance.
- •Red Bull's request may impact the regulatory framework for teams.
- •Teams were informed of ADUO results during Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
- 12:37 PMAutosport — What is ADUO? How F1's engine catch-up system works
- 12:27 PMMotorsport.com — What is ADUO? How F1's engine catch-up system works, and became political
- 11:43 AMMotorsport.com — Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark
"During the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, teams and power unit manufacturers were all informed of the outcome of the first ADUO period - Formula 1’s catch-up mechanism with Additional Upgrade and Development Opportunities. Red Bull Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark. According to the results, Mercedes’ internal combustion engine trails by between two and four percent, meaning the German ...Keep reading
"The FIA is yet to officially reveal which Formula 1 manufacturers qualify for additional help developing their internal combustion engines. But news emerged over the Monaco weekend that Red Bull is surprisingly leading the field in V6 performance and all other OEMs, including Mercedes, qualify for an additional upgrade. As part of the ADUO system (Additional Development and Upgrade ...Keep reading
"The FIA is yet to officially reveal which Formula 1 manufacturers qualify for additional help developing their internal combustion engines. But news emerged over the Monaco weekend that Red Bull is surprisingly leading the field in V6 performance and all other OEMs, including Mercedes, qualify for an additional upgrade. As part of the ADUO system (Additional Development and Upgrade ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 11, 2026, 12:37 PMWhat is ADUO? How F1's engine catch-up system works
The FIA is yet to officially reveal which Formula 1 manufacturers qualify for additional help developing their internal combustion engines. But news emerged over the Monaco weekend that Red Bull is surprisingly leading the field in V6 performance and all other OEMs, including Mercedes, qualify for an additional upgrade. As part of the ADUO system (Additional Development and Upgrade ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 12:27 PMWhat is ADUO? How F1's engine catch-up system works, and became political
The FIA is yet to officially reveal which Formula 1 manufacturers qualify for additional help developing their internal combustion engines. But news emerged over the Monaco weekend that Red Bull is surprisingly leading the field in V6 performance and all other OEMs, including Mercedes, qualify for an additional upgrade. As part of the ADUO system (Additional Development and Upgrade ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 11:43 AMRed Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark
During the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, teams and power unit manufacturers were all informed of the outcome of the first ADUO period - Formula 1’s catch-up mechanism with Additional Upgrade and Development Opportunities. Red Bull Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark. According to the results, Mercedes’ internal combustion engine trails by between two and four percent, meaning the German ...Keep reading
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