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FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark
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Key Points:
- The FIA's latest ADUO evaluation ranks the Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine as the most powerful in Formula 1, based on data from the Australian to Hungarian Grands Prix.
- Mercedes engines are reported to be 2-4% less powerful, while Audi, Ferrari, and Honda lag by more than 4%, with Honda's new powertrain introduced after the Dutch GP not included in this analysis.
- Despite expectations, Mercedes did not top the ADUO rankings, leading to criticism as the system only evaluates the internal combustion engine and not the full hybrid power unit performance.
- Red Bull has expressed dissatisfaction with the ADUO system and unsuccessfully requested a review of results post-Canada GP, highlighting ongoing debates about power unit assessments.
- The FIA confirmed no new homologations were awarded this time, and discussions about the ADUO system's evolution and fairness are anticipated ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
