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ADUO allocations will be decided for F1 power unit manufacturers by the FIA after the Canadian Grand Prix
During the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA will be making a significant decision regarding Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) for power units in Formula 1. This marks the conclusion of the initial monitoring phase, determining which manufacturers will be granted additional upgrades based on their performance. The FIA will assess if a power unit is more than 2% or 4% behind the best-performing internal combustion engine (ICE) to award ADUO accordingly. Honda is likely to receive ADUO, as they have been struggling, with Aston Martin also in contention. The next ADUO periods in 2026 will be from Monaco to Hungary, and then from the Dutch Grand Prix to the Mexican Grand Prix. Manufacturers receiving ADUO could see significant financial boosts but will have to manage their spending within the cost cap regulations.
