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Ferrari engine boss Enrico Gualtieri has offered the team’s stance on a new for 2026 rule.
Ferrari is not worried about the possibility of rival power unit manufacturers manipulating F1’s new engine development rules. The Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADOU) system introduced for 2026 evaluates each manufacturer’s performance after every sixth race. If a manufacturer is 2-4% below the best-performing unit in power figures, one upgrade is allowed; a deficit greater than 4% permits two upgrades. While there’s a chance of ‘sandbagging’ for more upgrades, Ferrari’s Enrico Gualtieri is unfazed by the new system, seeing it as well-defined and robust. Gualtieri believes the ADOU system provides additional development opportunities during the season and is comfortable with the process, noting ongoing communication with the FIA for any necessary adjustments.
