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ADUO: Is a different solution needed?
Once again, it’s about ADUO. The finding that Red Bull has the best internal combustion engine caused some surprise. Wolff, however, clarifies that this decision is completely data-based.
Binotto also emphasizes that the data is clear. However, one may certainly ask whether the measurement method is correct. Because the electrical part of the engine plays no role in the measurement.
And here Binotto agrees that a different solution might have to be found for the future.
Read more F1 Live Ticker: Alpine gets podium back in Monaco!
Wolff: Monaco situation “unfortunate”
Now it’s about Monaco and all the chaos surrounding the time penalties. Toto Wolff explains that it was “unfortunate” because it was already known before the race that there could be a problem.
Now nothing can be changed about it, because Russell’s penalty (unlike Gasly’s) cannot be revoked. Wolff is therefore most annoyed that the problems were not addressed before the race.
Binotto: ADUO no game-changer
At the beginning of the press conference, it’s about ADUO. Mattia Binotto explains that Audi had already expected to be allowed to make improvements. This is also important because the biggest deficit is with the engine.
At the same time, he also clarifies that no miracles should be expected from ADUO. In the long term, it will help, but there won’t be an immediate performance leap in the next race.
Because changes to the engine still take time.
Team Principal Press Conference
In Barcelona, the obligatory press conference of the team principals begins in a few minutes. The following participants are present today:
Mattia Binotto (Audi)
Ayao Komatsu (Haas)
Toto Wolff (Mercedes)
Should there be exciting statements there, you will of course read them here with us.
Read more Formula 1 Live Ticker: Alpine gets podium back in Monaco!
FOM Statement
Formula 1 has also published a statement on the situation in Monaco. It states: “As part of the review process regarding Monaco, we proactively supported the FIA in gathering all relevant information to substantiate the assessments of the race stewards.”
“We measured the relevant areas in the pit lane identically to the 2025 event and followed the procedures as usual. However, a measurement deviation was found as part of this process.”
“Like everyone in this sport, we strive for the best results, and as always, any improvements or refinements deemed necessary in light of this situation will be implemented.”
That’s …
A funny side story from FP1: Kimi Antonelli famously had to hand over his car to Frederik Vesti. The championship leader therefore took the opportunity to watch the practice from the stands.
To have some peace there, the Italian wore a mask. However, the TV cameras still caught him:
Background
For explanation: Formula 1 teams only have one hour to announce a protest against a decision by the race stewards. That’s why McLaren and Red Bull had to act quickly.
Now both teams have 96 hours to decide whether they will actually go through with the protest. This means: The matter could drag on until next week.
Read more Max Verstappen: Red Bull «confused» and «surprised» by ADUO result
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