Leclerc says he ran Ferrari’s ADUO2 power unit in Baku

Leclerc publicly confirmed he used Ferrari’s ADUO2 engine specification in Baku, a disclosure the team treats as sensitive.

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- Leclerc answered a post‑race question about which engine spec he had, replying “I had the newest version”; he then joked he might be saying something he shouldn't.
- A Ferrari staffer beside him reacted with concern and shook their head, the report says.
- The ADUO programme provides limited tokened upgrades; ADUO2 is the second evolution used by Ferrari this season.
- The on‑camera admission prompted visible concern from team staff and sparked media attention about ADUO secrecy.

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