Red Bull Top Engine, Fewer Upgrades

Red Bull’s top engine ranking in FIA’s new ADUO system has left Max Verstappen stunned — and slightly confused — as the team gets the fewest upgrades despite being labeled the strongest. While the system aims to help underperforming teams catch up, Red Bull’s surprise win puts them in a bind, with rivals like Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda all getting more upgrade opportunities. Verstappen credits the team’s hard work but admits the ranking doesn’t align with their perception — a situation that could impact their 2026 race strategy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d65f65d1ece2b2c8