{"id":1873475,"date":"2026-04-08T09:20:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873475"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:20:20","slug":"f1-championship-leader-kimi-antonelli-hints-at-major-changes-coming-for-ferrari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873475","title":{"rendered":"F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Kimi Antonelli suggests Ferrari is set to benefit from a new F1 rule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T10:24:50+00:00\">Updated: 08 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ferrari has been Mercedes&#8217; closest challenger so far<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has seemingly confirmed that Ferrari has been granted Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>ADUO is a new rule introduced for the 2026 season that will provide three periods during the campaign in which rivals judged to be at least two per cent behind the best-performing power unit manufacturer are awarded engine development opportunities for this year and next.<\/p>\n<p>The first ADUO period is set to be after the sixth round of the season, which originally would have been the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. However, following the cancellation of the Middle East double header in Bahrain and Saudi, Miami will now be race four.<\/p>\n<p>The topic is set to be discussed at the next meeting of the F1 Commission on 9 April, where a final deadline for establishing the performance ranking for ADUO will be set amid suggestions it could be postponed to Monaco.<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli, who has moved nine points clear of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the championship following back-to-back victories in China and Japan, appeared to confirm Ferrari is set to benefit from the rule.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI know there will be major changes,\u201d the 19-year-old told Sky Sport Italy. \u201cFor example, the ADUO that has been granted to Ferrari, which will allow them to develop the engine, they will definitely get much closer because their car is already strong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf they manage to improve the engine as well, they\u2019ll close the gap even more. But I\u2019m not too worried. In the end, once I get on track, I\u2019ll focus on doing what I\u2019ve done in the past race weekends: trying to be as fast as possible, focusing on myself and on what I have to do.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-33dfc02a11ffe8e130ba0e8446787b31565e1f2ce5cc93988e21f12f887562b2\">  Toto Wolff told what he can\u2019t do as Mercedes F1 title tension predicted   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m also sure that we will bring some important updates. The car is already strong and there\u2019s a great dynamic within the team. So I\u2019m not too worried, but I\u2019m aware that the other teams will catch up sooner or later.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur believes his team will be in line to introduce an upgraded power unit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m not convinced that the new compression ratio rule will be a game changer, a huge game changer,\u201d Vasseur said at the Chinese Grand Prix<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a6fd56d78dd5c236ad00bd73c0e695dee067ef8209d71f78592cff0fae97d8d5\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Kimi Antonelli \u201cnot worrying\u201d about championship after taking F1 title lead, but should he? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s more that you will have the ADUO at one stage, and that the addition of the ADUO will be an opportunity for us to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t want to do the split [between chassis and power unit]. I want to push everywhere but we know that we have to improve on the ICE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut this will be for after the ADUO &#8211; on energy, on chassis, on aero. We are pushing like hell on every single area to close the gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will be keen for F1 to stick to the original deadline as it looks to hunt down Mercedes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mercedes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Andrea Kimi Antonelli<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ferrari<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> McLaren hands F2 champion Silverstone F1 test<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/leonardo_fornaroli_silverstone_5.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> The bizarre story of how Fernando Alonso nearly ended up as the Pope&#8217;s chauffeur<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1399757_hires_1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-455dee1bba909a4cf7bf803de62d1f1ad16bc4fc69404ec3f5f0cd58db3acf19\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. Often reporting on the action from the ground, Lewis tells the stories of the people who matter in the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-3fd8371da5b546c2d47973d5e2f894bd150ddff31f80bfdc548ce41e8856ae81\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Toto Wolff hails &#8216;unpredictable&#8217; Kimi Antonelli F1 win rate<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775223360\"> 03\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1404498_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, 2026 Japanese GP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>How Ferrari will work to close down Mercedes in April F1 break<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775217000\"> 03\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403938_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, 2026 Japanese GP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mercedes chief thought Kimi Antonelli was a \u2018lost child\u2019 when they first met<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775134570\"> 02\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/m586713_f1_chinese_grand_prix_2026.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Antonelli kisses the winners' trophy on the Shanghai podium\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Why George Russell isn&#8217;t worried about early F1 title battle momentum shift<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775132100\"> 02\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404160_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"George Russell, Mercedes F1, 2026 Japanese GP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Why Mercedes is wary of F1 rivals despite unbeaten start to 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775035927\"> 01\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404742_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Mercedes had a fight to win the Japanese Grand Prix\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ferrari takes advantage of unplanned F1 break with key tests <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774971630\"> 31\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Leclerc claimed Ferrari's third podium of the season in Japan\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Kimi Antonelli suggests Ferrari is set to benefit from a new F1 rule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has seemingly confirmed that Ferrari has been granted Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>ADUO is a new rule introduced for the 2026 season that will provide three periods during the campaign in which rivals judged to be at least two per cent behind the best-performing power unit manufacturer are awarded engine development opportunities for this year and next.<\/p>\n<p>The first ADUO period is set to be after the sixth round of the season, which originally would have been the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. However, following the cancellation of the Middle East double header in Bahrain and Saudi, Miami will now be race four.<\/p>\n<p>The topic is set to be discussed at the next meeting of the F1 Commission on 9 April, where a final deadline for establishing the performance ranking for ADUO will be set amid suggestions it could be postponed to Monaco.<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli, who has moved nine points clear of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the championship following back-to-back victories in China and Japan, appeared to confirm Ferrari is set to benefit from the rule.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI know there will be major changes,\u201d the 19-year-old told Sky Sport Italy. \u201cFor example, the ADUO that has been granted to Ferrari, which will allow them to develop the engine, they will definitely get much closer because their car is already strong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf they manage to improve the engine as well, they\u2019ll close the gap even more. But I\u2019m not too worried. In the end, once I get on track, I\u2019ll focus on doing what I\u2019ve done in the past race weekends: trying to be as fast as possible, focusing on myself and on what I have to do.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-33dfc02a11ffe8e130ba0e8446787b31565e1f2ce5cc93988e21f12f887562b2\">  Toto Wolff told what he can\u2019t do as Mercedes F1 title tension predicted   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m also sure that we will bring some important updates. The car is already strong and there\u2019s a great dynamic within the team. So I\u2019m not too worried, but I\u2019m aware that the other teams will catch up sooner or later.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur believes his team will be in line to introduce an upgraded power unit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m not convinced that the new compression ratio rule will be a game changer, a huge game changer,\u201d Vasseur said at the Chinese Grand Prix<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a6fd56d78dd5c236ad00bd73c0e695dee067ef8209d71f78592cff0fae97d8d5\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Kimi Antonelli \u201cnot worrying\u201d about championship after taking F1 title lead, but should he? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s more that you will have the ADUO at one stage, and that the addition of the ADUO will be an opportunity for us to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t want to do the split [between chassis and power unit]. I want to push everywhere but we know that we have to improve on the ICE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut this will be for after the ADUO &#8211; on energy, on chassis, on aero. We are pushing like hell on every single area to close the gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will be keen for F1 to stick to the original deadline as it looks to hunt down Mercedes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has seemingly confirmed that Ferrari has been granted Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>ADUO is a new rule introduced for the 2026 season that will provide three periods during the campaign in which rivals judged to be at least two per cent behind the best-performing power unit manufacturer are awarded engine development opportunities for this year and next.<\/p>\n<p>The first ADUO period is set to be after the sixth round of the season, which originally would have been the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. However, following the cancellation of the Middle East double header in Bahrain and Saudi, Miami will now be race four.<\/p>\n<p>The topic is set to be discussed at the next meeting of the F1 Commission on 9 April, where a final deadline for establishing the performance ranking for ADUO will be set amid suggestions it could be postponed to Monaco.<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli, who has moved nine points clear of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the championship following back-to-back victories in China and Japan, appeared to confirm Ferrari is set to benefit from the rule.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI know there will be major changes,\u201d the 19-year-old told Sky Sport Italy. \u201cFor example, the ADUO that has been granted to Ferrari, which will allow them to develop the engine, they will definitely get much closer because their car is already strong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf they manage to improve the engine as well, they\u2019ll close the gap even more. But I\u2019m not too worried. In the end, once I get on track, I\u2019ll focus on doing what I\u2019ve done in the past race weekends: trying to be as fast as possible, focusing on myself and on what I have to do.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-33dfc02a11ffe8e130ba0e8446787b31565e1f2ce5cc93988e21f12f887562b2\">  Toto Wolff told what he can\u2019t do as Mercedes F1 title tension predicted   Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton\u2019s early 2026 results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m also sure that we will bring some important updates. The car is already strong and there\u2019s a great dynamic within the team. So I\u2019m not too worried, but I\u2019m aware that the other teams will catch up sooner or later.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur believes his team will be in line to introduce an upgraded power unit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m not convinced that the new compression ratio rule will be a game changer, a huge game changer,\u201d Vasseur said at the Chinese Grand Prix<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a6fd56d78dd5c236ad00bd73c0e695dee067ef8209d71f78592cff0fae97d8d5\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Kimi Antonelli \u201cnot worrying\u201d about championship after taking F1 title lead, but should he? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s more that you will have the ADUO at one stage, and that the addition of the ADUO will be an opportunity for us to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t want to do the split [between chassis and power unit]. I want to push everywhere but we know that we have to improve on the ICE.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut this will be for after the ADUO &#8211; on energy, on chassis, on aero. We are pushing like hell on every single area to close the gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari will be keen for F1 to stick to the original deadline as it looks to hunt down Mercedes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1092913\/1\/f1-championship-leader-kimi-antonelli-hints-major-changes-coming-ferrari&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m586525_f1_grand_prix_of_china.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli hints at \u201cmajor changes\u201d coming for Ferrari Kimi Antonelli suggests Ferrari is set to benefit from a new F1 rule. 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