F1: FIA locks in ADUO results — Red Bull in the red
FIA rejects Red Bull's push for ADUO result review, leaving the team without ICE engine upgrade options as rivals surge ahead.
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced that the initial ADUO results remain unchanged, dismissing Red Bull Racing's appeals. The decision focuses solely on the internal combustion engine (ICE), ruling out any upgrade possibilities for the team. While Red Bull is at a standstill, rivals such as Mercedes, Ferrari, and Audi are forging ahead, introducing new power units that give them an edge in the constructors' battle.
ADUO results are based on a specific methodology that assesses only the ICE, disregarding other systems. This means Red Bull cannot benefit from potential improvements, while teams that have already approved new technologies are moving forward unrestricted. Timing is critical, as the development race has not stopped for a moment.
