Red Bull seeks second chance for power unit upgrade ahead of Italian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Red Bull Racing will have another opportunity to improve its power unit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix after a favorable review of its engine performance earlier this season. The FIA's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities check initially deemed Red Bull's power unit superior to competitors, preventing further modifications. Following a contestation of this assessment, the FIA will conduct a second review before the upcoming race, potentially allowing Red Bull to enhance its performance. Current assessments place Red Bull as the third or fourth fastest on track, driving the need for upgrades to be race-competitive with Mercedes.
- •Red Bull was initially deemed to have the strongest power unit this season.
- •The FIA's review determined no additional development time was warranted.
- •Red Bull is pushing for an upgrade opportunity before the Italian Grand Prix.
- •Current assessments rank Red Bull as the third or fourth fastest car.
- •Improved performance is needed to compete against front-running Mercedes.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Red Bull Gets Second Chance at Power Unit Upgrade
"Red Bull has the fate of its engine hanging in the balance, at least when it comes to making improvements this season.
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