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"Formula 1" teams may gain the opportunity to use the ADUO (Automated Drag Update Optimization - a specific technical regulation and improvement system implemented for engine manufacturers in accordance with the 2026 regulations) system after the Canadian Grand Prix. Due to the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain races, the Montreal stage will be the fifth stage of the 2026 season.
İdman.Biz, citing "GPblog", reports that engine manufacturers may be allowed to implement innovations after five stages instead of the initially planned six races. The final decision on this matter is expected to be announced next week.
According to the regulations, the first assessment was to be carried out after six races. However, after the FIA removed the Middle East stages from the calendar, it intends to shorten this period by making concessions to manufacturers. According to the initial plan, the update window was to open after the Miami Grand Prix. The cancellation of the races delayed this process until the beginning of June - before the Monaco stage. To avoid such a long wait, the parties are discussing the implementation of ADUO after the Canadian race, i.e., before Monaco.
It is worth noting that no official information was provided on this matter at the meeting of team leaders with the FIA on Monday. However, sources report that full clarity regarding the implementation of ADUO will be achieved within the next week.
