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F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli hints at “major changes” coming for Ferrari
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has indicated that Ferrari has been granted Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for the 2026 season. This new rule allows for engine development opportunities for teams lagging behind in performance. The first ADUO period is anticipated after the sixth round of the season, now set to be the Miami Grand Prix. The F1 Commission is expected to address this topic on April 9, with a final deadline for performance ranking establishment for ADUO on the agenda. Antonelli seems confident in Ferrari’s potential gains from this rule, emphasizing their strong car. Fred Vasseur, Ferrari’s boss, is optimistic about introducing a better power unit after utilizing the ADUO. Ferrari is determined to close the gap on Mercedes and is pushing efforts across multiple areas to improve competitiveness in the championship.
