The FIA have released the latest ADUO results following third review period of 2026.

ADUO is a new engine rule introduced by Formula 1 in 2026 which acts as a catch-up mechanic for teams and manufacturers who are deemed to have a weaker power unit.

So far in 2026, it has been judged that Red Bull have the best engine on the grid, which has allocated tokens to other manufacturers to bring upgrades throughout the season, including Ferrari, who have had to temper Lewis Hamilton’s engine frustrations.

F1’s latest ADUO findings place Ferrari as the big winner

In the first two ADUO review periods, Ferrari was deemed to be more than four percent behind the superior Red Bull powertrains engine, which has provided them with two upgrade tokens.

The latest findings have not changed those standings. Ferrari are still deemed to be behind both Mercedes and Red Bull.

At first glance, that sounds like bad news for Ferrari, who have once again been told they are behind their rivals.

But actually, Ferrari being allocated extra upgrade tokens for the end of 2026 and the start of 2027 puts the team in a strong position to hit the ground running.

It has been reported that Ferrari’s engine is weaker than Audi’s, who are in the same ADUO category more than 4% behind the top engine.

Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc have both been outspoken with their pleas to the team to address the engine flaws. It is a top priority heading into 2027.

Ferrari are expected to overhaul their power unit for 2027 anyway, so the extra ADUO tokens for next year will give the team even more flexibility to make changes and bring upgrades later in the calendar.

The first ADUO review period of 2027 will cover the first six races of the calendar.

Red Bull, with their superior power unit, will be denied any upgrade tokens early into the year, while Mercedes only have one. Ferrari have the upper hand, and that suits their championship challenge brilliantly.

Aston Martin and Honda can also benefit from extra upgrades

The other interesting narrative to emerge from the ADUO findings is that Aston Martin are still judged to be in the bottom category.

Honda were given extra assistance from rival teams earlier in the season because they simply were that far behind other manufacturers.

But there is promising signs that Honda will improve for 2027, and like Ferrari, they will have extra upgrade tokens to make sure they get it right for the start of the new season.

Just like Hamilton, that will be music to the ears of Fernando Alonso.