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“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result
AutosportJune 12, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
The surprising ADUO outcome that teams received in Monaco remains one of the main talking points in the Barcelona paddock. Rather than Mercedes, it was Red Bull-Ford Powertrains that was placed at the top of the rankings, meaning the newcomer is the only manufacturer not entitled to Formula 1's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.A public confirmation from the FIA is still ...