The governing body of motorsport has officially revealed the final findings of the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme for the current Formula 1 season. Introduced under modern regulations, the framework was specifically engineered to grant power unit manufacturers a fair chance to catch up if they lagged behind, fostering a truly level playing field across the grid.
Strict thresholds were established prior to the campaign, allowing any manufacturer found trailing the leading internal combustion engine benchmark by a specific percentage to qualify for crucial upgrades. The third and final window of the season took place strictly between the Dutch GP and the United States GP before officially shutting its doors.
In an official statement released to Motorsport Week, the governing body confirmed that while relative performance gaps to the leading ICE evolved throughout the final evaluation period, these shifts did not result in any additional homologations being granted to the registered power unit manufacturers.

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis emphasized that extensive analysis had been conducted as part of the rigorous review process. Backed by high-quality data and robust assessment procedures, the leadership remains entirely confident in the conclusions reached at the close of the campaign.
The inaugural year of implementation has reinforced the belief that the ADUO concept is the correct approach for Formula 1 moving forward. Collaborating closely with power unit manufacturers and teams, the governing body aims to refine the methodology to guarantee continuous effectiveness in future seasons.



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