Leclerc says he ran Ferrari’s latest ADUO‑2 power unit in Baku

Leclerc’s on‑record confirmation that he ran the latest Ferrari ADUO‑2 engine in Baku is a material technical disclosure about the team’s PU usage during the race weekend.

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- Quote to Sky Sports Italia: “I had the latest version.”
- Followed by: “I don’t know if I’m saying something I shouldn’t, but I thought you knew that.”
- Context: Baku’s long straights emphasise power‑unit performance.
- ADUO allocations let teams use updated ICE specs relative to the benchmark; running ADUO‑2 signals Ferrari applied that development to Leclerc’s car in Baku.
- Leclerc’s remark links Ferrari’s power‑unit specification directly to the weekend where the team struggled for straight‑line pace.
- Teams and stewards track ADUO usage for regulatory and strategic implications.

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