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Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

Based on the first two assessment periods, Red Bull Ford is the only F1 manufacturer not to receive a development opportunity. What explains that surprising ranking, and does the system need an overhaul for the future?

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Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

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Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms

Red Bull requested a factual review of the first ADUO period, but the outcome appears unchanged. Can the second assessment offer a lifeline, or will the newcomer remain without development opportunities for longer?

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F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027

Nikolas Tombazis says the additional five seconds in F1's starting procedure are likely to remain next season, even though the safety concerns have been addressed in a different way

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FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

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FIA happy for F1's Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do "more work"

Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA has no objections to the overall concept and will not intervene. However, it did hold talks with Red Bull following two consecutive crashes for Max Verstappen

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Does F1's ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to "weaknesses"

Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate

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FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements

Nikolas Tombazis acknowledges that F1's ADUO system may need a rethink for the coming years, although he insists that the measurements are accurate

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FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul

Criticism of the power units has overshadowed everything, but Nikolas Tombazis believes the 2026 chassis rules are a step forward. The FIA is targeting further weight reduction under F1's next regulations

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FIA reveals ambitious target to make F1 cars another 80kg lighter

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Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work

According to Nikolas Tombazis, banning them would only lead to more clipping, while the complexity of F1’s power units makes it extremely difficult for humans to determine the optimal deployment strategy

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Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

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Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

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Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

The full FIA stewards report on Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties being rescinded to give the Alpine driver third place in last week’s Monaco Grand Prix

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Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as F1 engine benchmark

The publication of F1's first ADUO results has been delayed after Red Bull requested an additional review. The FIA is conducting further checks to ensure the results are fully accurate before making them public

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Red Bull requests FIA review of ADUO results after emerging as benchmark

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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control

The talk over the next Formula 1 power unit specification goes far beyond technology. With F1 becoming increasingly wealthy and financially independent, the FIA and Liberty aim to reduce the manufacturers’ political influence, paving the way for simpler, less expensive engines that are also accessible to independent manufacturers

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Wolff: Poor starts “not acceptable” if Mercedes wants to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

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Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles

The Mercedes boss says Kimi Antonelli could do nothing about Mercedes’ difficult starts in Miami, and admits it “needs to dig even deeper” as the competition closes in

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FIA agrees with F1: "We cannot be hostage to automotive companies"

Governing body's tech boss targets cost cuts for the next engine formula, so F1 can have more influence over its own destiny

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How F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

Tweaks to how much electrical boost can be applied, as well as where and when, aim to avoid a scenario such as Oliver Bearman's accident in Suzuka. They may also solve another problem that's been vexing F1 drivers – if not completely

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How 2026 F1 rule changes to improve safety could also remove "unintended overtaking"

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F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP explained: What’s changing and why

The FIA is introducing immediate changes to energy management in Formula 1, but what do they mean in practice? And how will the new safety system for starts, to be trialled in Miami, actually work?

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Racing Bulls suggest "continuous" roll-out of F1 2026 regulation tweaks

Racing Bulls team boss Alan Permane says it might be wise for Formula 1 to roll out power unit tweaks over several races given the challenging stretch of upcoming races

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