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Lewis Hamilton Shocks F1 Rivals by Revealing Sensitive Data
Highlights
- Hamilton revealed Red Bull leads ADUO engine evaluation unofficially.
- Mercedes HPP set for one ADUO engine upgrade.
- Audi, Ferrari, and Honda allocated two upgrades each in ADUO.
- Ferrari struggled with downforce, not power, at Monaco Grand Prix.
- Red Bull’s rapid engine progress surprised many, praised by Hamilton.
- FIA to confirm official ADUO rulings impacting 2026 season soon.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed provisional FIA ADUO engine evaluations after finishing second at the Monaco Grand Prix, claiming Red Bull Powertrains currently leads the ranking pending official confirmation.
ADUO assesses only internal-combustion engine output and determines which manufacturers receive balancing upgrades, with the benchmark unit ineligible. Hamilton says Mercedes HPP expects one upgrade, while Audi, Ferrari, and Honda receive two.
Hamilton says Red Bull Powertrains heads ADUO’s current ranking, subject to FIA confirmation.
If accurate, the pecking order underscores a narrow spread among the front-running power units and will frame development priorities as teams plot 2026 strategies under tightly controlled upgrade allowances.
Hamilton praises Red Bull’s rapid progress as a new engine builder, calling the achievement a surprise given how closely matched its unit appears to Mercedes on current performance readings.
“It is definitely a surprise, because the Red Bull and Mercedes engines are very, very close,” Hamilton says.
He also stresses Mercedes retains a strong package, with differences to Red Bull described as marginal. Movement of personnel between the camps underlines how fiercely contested the engine race remains.
On Ferrari, Hamilton attributes Monaco’s deficit to downforce rather than power. The SF-26 lacked rear grip, matching Monaco’s low-speed demands and not reflecting any shortfall in raw engine output.
Ferrari’s Monaco weakness centered on rear grip and downforce, not engine performance.
That diagnosis aligns with Hamilton’s recent comments on Ferrari’s development pathway, including his plea regarding development challenges and a related Ferrari discovery during recent events.
He says a Miami upgrade package offered gains, but those were offset when Mercedes introduced a stronger step for Montreal, resetting reference points after a recent setback for Hamilton.
The broader picture is manufacturers pushing development while watching ADUO allocations closely. Formal FIA rulings will shape upgrade timing and could compress or widen gaps in the season’s second half.
Attention now turns to Barcelona-Catalunya, where varied corner speeds expose aero efficiency and mechanical grip. Hamilton’s insights ahead of Barcelona FP1 offer early clues on setup direction.
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Red Bull Tops FIA’s Secret Engine Power List
Upgrade allocations revealed – and the engine arms race is on!
? SUDDEN SHAKE-UP
Hamilton leaks the (unofficial!) result: Red Bull’s new engine leads the pack. Upgrades handed out to level the playing field against their rapid rise.
? ADUO UPGRADE SYSTEM
More upgrades = Catch Up Mode. Red Bull gets NONE – Mercedes/Audi/Ferrari/Honda all chase the bulls’ power!
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The gap is razor-thin — and upgrades could tip the balance in the next Grand Prix.
The 2026 Engine War: Road To Barcelona
Official ADUO engine rules landing soon. Who will climb higher?
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
