FIA confirms no new power unit upgrades for 2026 Formula 1 season
The FIA finalized ADUO rules for the 2026 Formula 1 season, confirming that no power unit manufacturer will receive additional homologation opportunities.
Every session, every upgrade, every rumour checked.
The FIA finalized ADUO rules for the 2026 Formula 1 season, confirming that no power unit manufacturer will receive additional homologation opportunities.
Breaking from the paddock
Lewis Hamilton finished ninth at Interlagos after missing the pit lane entrance during a sudden downpour. The seven-time world champion claimed he lacked critical rain data from his engineer, leaving him behind Charles Leclerc and trailing Kimi Antonelli by 129 points.
Practice, qualifying, race
2026 World Championship
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 390 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 279 |
| 3 | George Russell | 262 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 261 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 251 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 246 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 152 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 122 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 87 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 652 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 512 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 415 |
| 4 | McLaren Racing | 398 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 112 |
| 6 | Alpine F1 Team | 69 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 31 |
| 8 | Audi Revolut F1 Team | 28 |
| 9 | Williams F1 Team | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin F1 Team | 7 |
Beyond the lap times
Mercedes claimed its ninth constructors championship at Interlagos, ending an eight-year gap since 2021. Engineering director Andrew Shovlin stated that the new budget cap makes repeating the previous dominance impossible, forcing the team to focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
Aero, power units, rules
McLaren is the only team introducing new parts at Interlagos, featuring a new front wing, rear wing, beam wing, and floor. The upgrade package aims to improve the MCL40 performance as Lando Norris seeks to end a five-race podium drought.
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