Red Bull misses out as FIA reveals fresh F1 ADUO results
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- The FIA has confirmed no changes to its ranking of Formula 1 power units under the ADUO system, leaving Red Bull as the only manufacturer unable to upgrade its engine this season.
- Red Bull was deemed to have the best internal combustion engine, with Mercedes 2% behind and others 4% off, granting Mercedes and others additional development allowances but not Red Bull.
- Despite Red Bull's challenge to the FIA's initial assessment, the governing body defended the robustness and confidentiality of its analysis after a second review period.
- The ADUO system currently focuses solely on internal combustion engine performance, ignoring other factors like battery efficiency, which has led to criticism and calls for potential revisions.
- The FIA is open to evolving the ADUO process in collaboration with teams and manufacturers, as this is the first year of the system's implementation.
