LEWIS HAMILTON REVEALS ADUO ORDER AS MERCEDES, FERRARI GET F1 ENGINE HELP

Red Bull Ford Powertrains officially boasts the most powerful V6 engine in Formula 1, according to recent FIA measurements. This determination triggers the ADUO system, granting upgrade tokens to trailing manufacturers Mercedes and Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton revealed the pecking order: Red Bull leads, followed by Mercedes, then Ferrari. Motorsport.com confirms Mercedes' engine deficit exceeds 2%, earning them one homologation token for development. Ferrari, trailing by over 4%, is set to receive two tokens.

The ADUO system allows manufacturers additional dyno hours and cost cap allowances to close performance gaps, aiming to prevent a single power unit from dominating. While this offers a lifeline, Hamilton cautioned against immediate expectations. Upgrading a V6 engine is an "eight-to-10-month project," not a quick fix for next week's race. This development means the engine battle, already heating up, will see intensified, long-term development efforts from the chasing pack.