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Ocon Misses Ferrari Engine Upgrade at Monza

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Confirmed

Esteban Ocon will race the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza without Ferrari's latest ADUO2 power unit upgrade. Haas received only one upgraded unit, allocated to Oliver Bearman. Ocon retains the prior specification despite the team's new aero package. FIA rules permit the allocation.

Ocon Without Latest Ferrari Power Unit

Esteban Ocon confirmed he will start the 2026 Italian Grand Prix without Ferrari's second ADUO power unit upgrade.[1] Haas received only one upgraded unit for Monza and allocated it to Oliver Bearman.[1]

The team fits its new aerodynamic package to both cars.[1] Ocon retains the prior engine specification.

Limited Supply Constraints

Ocon described the situation as a performance loss on the engine side while retaining the aero updates.[1]

Haas Position at Monza

Ocon awaits future availability of the updated unit.

Related reading

Sources
  1. [1]Esteban Ocon won't get upgraded Ferrari F1 engine at Italian GP (motorsport). Accessed 2026-09-03.
  2. [2]Ferrari confirms it will introduce second ADUO update at F1's Italian GP (motorsport). Accessed 2026-09-03.
Published 3 Sept 2026, 13:17 UTC