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Wolff Urges FIA to Police 2026 Engine Catch‑Up Rules Ahead of First ADUO Ruling

He says any concessions should help strugglers without letting a rival jump to the front.

Overview

  • Toto Wolff told reporters on Monday that ADUO decisions must be precise and transparent and warned there is no place for gamesmanship.
  • ADUO lets underpowered engine makers upgrade based on measured internal‑combustion deficits, with one in‑season change if they are 2% down and two if they are more than 4%, plus extra dyno hours and limited cost‑cap relief.
  • The FIA has not announced eligibility yet, and after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were canceled the first review tied to race six is pending, with outlets expecting timing clarity before Miami.
  • Wolff says only one supplier truly needs help, a veiled reference to Honda’s unit used by Aston Martin.
  • Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur says the scheme could help close Mercedes’ lead, though rivals note Ferrari’s own design choices may lower its measured output.