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FIA reveals ADUO Results following first and second review periods

The FIA announced ADUO results for Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, and Honda. Mercedes received 1 additional homologation for 2026 and 2027 due to a 2-4% performance gap. Audi, Ferrari, and Honda, with over 4% gaps, each received 2 homologations for both years. No changes were made after the second review period. The third review period will cover races 12-18 of the 2026 season.

Original reporting
Published Aug 27, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RACEBullishLow
01

Why it matters

First public disclosure of ADUO results for 2026, detailing which manufacturers receive extra homologations.

02

Market read

New ADUO allocations could affect the competitive dynamics of F1 power‑unit suppliers and related automotive stocks.

03

What to watch

Cost‑cap increases may offset benefits of extra development, affecting profitability.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 5/10Timing: after Canadian Grand Prix

Background

The FIA's ADUO mechanism allows under‑performing power‑unit manufacturers to receive extra development allowances.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RACEBullishMedium confidence
Context

Ferrari received additional power unit development allowances under the FIA ADUO mechanism.

Expected impact

Modest upside as development flexibility improves.

Evidence & confidence

Extra upgrades can narrow performance gap, likely viewed favorably by investors.

$HMCBullishMedium confidence
Context

Honda was granted two additional power unit homologations for 2026 and 2027 under ADUO.

Expected impact

Slight upside as the allowance may boost competitiveness.

Evidence & confidence

Additional upgrades could help close the performance gap to leading ICEs.

Market effects

May influence the broader F1 power‑unit supplier market and related automotive tech stocks.

Primarily affects European manufacturers involved in F1.

Limited to motorsport and high‑performance automotive sector.

Counterpoint

Extra allowances could signal underlying performance weaknesses, potentially dampening confidence.

Key entities

  • FIA

    Governs Formula 1 technical regulations and ADUO assessments.

  • Mercedes

    Received one additional homologation for 2026 and 2027.

  • Audi

    Granted two additional homologations for 2026 and 2027.

  • Ferrari

    Granted two additional homologations for 2026 and 2027.

  • Honda

    Granted two additional homologations for 2026 and 2027.

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