Ferrari to introduce power unit upgrade at Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari has confirmed it will race with an upgraded Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The change is permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, which allows extra engine development chances for manufacturers judged to be behind on performance.
Ferrari has confirmed that it will introduce an upgraded power unit for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Multiple reports describe the change as a major or crucial update for the team’s Formula 1 engine package.
The upgrade is allowed under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, introduced this year. ADUO gives manufacturers extra chances to improve their engines if they are considered to be trailing on performance, with assessments made on a quarterly basis.
According to Motorsport.com, this will be Ferrari’s second power unit update under the ADUO framework. PlanetF1 also linked the move to Ferrari addressing a performance deficit ahead of the 2026 rules cycle.
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