Red Bull Es Nombrado Oficialmente el Mejor Motor de la F1 tras la Homologación FIA

The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.

According to the governing body’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the Melbourne season opener to round 11 at Budapest, the Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine is the most powerful in F1.

Mercedes is 2-4% down on power, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda are more than 4% adrift; the Japanese manufacturer’s new powertrain, which was introduced at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, was not taken into account.

After the first quarter of the 2026 season, Mercedes had been granted one additional homologation for 2026 and 2027 each, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda received two each for this year and next year too. This consists in additional cost cap allowance and further dyno tests.

However, no official announcement had been made. While the FIA did confirm the ADUO ranking today on Wednesday 26 August, no additional homologations have been awarded this time.

“The FIA has undertaken thorough and exhaustive analysis as part of our ADUO review process,” said the FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis.

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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“With the release of the findings of Period 2, we are confident that, based on the quality of the data, its analysis is incredibly robust, giving us a high level of confidence in our findings.

“We also have to respect the confidentiality and intellectual property of the teams and their power unit manufacturers in disseminating any details from the findings.