The FIA has officially announced its final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities results for the 2026 Formula 1 season, confirming that no changes have been made to the power unit allowances following the third and final evaluation period running from the Dutch Grand Prix to the United States Grand Prix.
Introduced at the start of the season, the ADUO mechanism allows power unit manufacturers falling behind the benchmark engine to implement performance upgrades through a token-based system. While measurements strictly target the internal combustion engine, qualifying manufacturers gain the green light to modify crucial electrical elements including the battery and MGU-K.
Earlier in the campaign, Red Bull Ford Powertrains disputed initial findings that placed them as the performance benchmark, leading to a temporary delay in publication. Meanwhile, rivals such as Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda secured various upgrade tokens based on their respective power deficits during the ongoing championship battles.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis expressed full confidence in the robustness of the assessment process and the data collected throughout the year. Although future tweaks to the system remain open subject to manufacturer approval, the governing body considers the inaugural implementation a successful step toward competitive balance.
"The FIA has undertaken extensive analysis as part of the review of ADUO this year. Based on the quality of the data and the robustness of the assessment process, we are confident in our findings and the conclusions reached," Tombazis stated, highlighting the effectiveness of the regulatory framework as the season nears its dramatic conclusion.
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