The Mercedes ReversalAccording to a breaking report from Motorsport_IT, Mercedes is actively preparing an upgraded power unit specifically for the Italian Grand Prix in response to Ferrari’s impending engine boost. Because Mercedes was deemed slightly adrift of the Red Bull benchmark during the first assessment period, they were granted one ADUO upgrade for the 2026 season. Because Ferrari’s initial 2026 power unit suffered a larger deficit (greater than 4 percent), the FIA granted them two ADUO tokens this season. Ferrari’s Monza upgrade reportedly features a completely redesigned turbocharger—complete with revised blade angles and advanced materials—specifically targeting a massive 30-horsepower jump to achieve straight-line parity with Mercedes. For Mercedes, bringing this upgrade to Monza is a strategic masterstroke born out of necessity.