What happened: The FIA confirmed that every Formula 1 manufacturer received an Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities token except Red Bull Ford Powertrains. Max Verstappen stated the team is surprised by the findings and remains in discussions with the governing body.
F1·ANALYSIS·September 12, 2026 03:23 AM ET
Red Bull challenges FIA decision to withhold ADUO engine token
The ruling is based solely on internal combustion metrics.
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