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Red Bull seeks to adjust F1's ADUO rules for future seasons

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:51 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Red Bull seeks to adjust F1's ADUO rules for future seasons

Summary

Red Bull is collaborating with the FIA to modify the Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities (ADUO) system implemented for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Team boss Laurent Mekies indicated that the system, which assesses V6 engine performance quarterly and allocates upgrade tokens, is under scrutiny after initial findings raised concerns. Mekies did not elaborate on specific changes being proposed. The discussions come as Red Bull continues to adapt to the new regulations while maintaining competitive performance.

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Key Details

•Red Bull works with FIA to tweak ADUO system.
•ADUO evaluates engine performance and allocates upgrade tokens.
•Concerns have been raised about the system's initial findings.
•Discussions focus on ensuring competitive parity among teams.

Latest Updates

3:51 PMMotorsport.com — Red Bull is overcoming ADUO restrictions but still calls on tweaks for F1 2027

What they're saying

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Red Bull is working with the FIA on how to tweak Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities system after its contentious findings, says team boss Laurent Mekies. ADUO is new for 2026 and measures the V6 engine performance of all power units at the end of each quarter, handing at least one upgrade token to manufacturers lagging behind. But it was initially assumed that ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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