Mercedes delivers F1 engine fixes in Austria after Antonelli’s Barcelona GP retirement

Kimi Antonelli has detailed what caused his Barcelona Grand Prix retirement and that Mercedes is set to introduce measures to solve its Formula 1 power unit unreliability from the Austrian GP.
During an Italian media interview at the Red Bull Ring, Antonelli confirmed that he will run a new power unit paired with an updated battery pack featuring several corrective measures made by Mercedes …Keep reading
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Why Honda will just use one of its two upgrade opportunities in F1 2026

Aston Martin Formula 1 power unit partner Honda says it will just bring one power unit improvement for this year despite being afforded two upgrade tokens.
For the brand-new 2026 power units, F1’s governing body the FIA devised an upgrade scheme called ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities), which grants manufacturers additional dyno hours and cost cap allowance on a sliding …Keep reading
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Why Audi and Ferrari can already upgrade their F1 engines despite ADUO delay

What exactly is causing the delay?
All Formula 1 manufacturers were informed of the initial results of the first ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) period during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend and therefore know where they stand, subject to the additional check. That extra verification is taking place at the insistence of Red Bull-Ford Powertrains.
The newcomer was placed …Keep reading
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FIA declares Heat Hazard for F1 Austrian Grand Prix

The FIA has declared a Heat Hazard for this weekend’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, encouraging drivers to either wear cooling vests or attach ballast to their cars.
Mainland Europe has been smothered by its first major heatwave of the summer, with Austria one of several countries breaking June temperature records.
With temperatures at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring expected to hover over 31C …Keep reading
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