Mercedes and Ferrari to get F1 engine upgrade tokens

Mercedes and Ferrari will receive homologation tokens to improve their Formula 1 engines under the ADUO system. Red Bull Ford Powertrains has been confirmed as having the leading V6 combustion engine.

Following measurements after the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA determined performance deficits among V6 engines. Mercedes exceeds the 2% threshold and qualifies for one token, while Ferrari, more than 4% behind, is set to receive two tokens. An official announcement is expected as early as Monday, 14 days after the Canadian Grand Prix per regulations. Lewis Hamilton revealed the order after the Monaco Grand Prix, noting Red Bull Ford Powertrains leads, followed by Mercedes and then Ferrari. Hamilton told Sky Sports F1 that the development work is an eight-to-10-month project.

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Formula 1's governing body has adjusted its Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system to provide extra assistance to power unit manufacturers falling behind. The changes are expected to benefit Honda, which is supplying Aston Martin and currently dealing with an uncompetitive engine and reliability problems. The updates include expanded cost cap allowances and more development time.

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Mercedes leads the 2026 Formula 1 season after three rounds, with Kimi Antonelli topping the drivers' standings and his team 45 points ahead of Ferrari in constructors. The championship leader anticipates Ferrari closing the gap thanks to the new Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities rule. Antonelli won the last two races in China and Japan.

Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner has called for regulatory stability in Formula 1 power units ahead of the 2027 season. The company wants to avoid major hardware changes that would require additional investment.

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The Formula 1 Commission did not reach agreement on proposed engine rule changes for 2027 at its recent meeting. Instead it approved one additional day of winter testing next season.

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