Ferrari power‑unit ADUO‑2 under assessment; Leclerc may face strategic grid penalty

Ferrari continues checks on a recently used ADUO‑2 unit for Leclerc and is planning where to absorb any required PU grid penalties; the timing could affect Leclerc’s race weekends during the final championship run‑in.

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- Ferrari has ADUO‑2 under inspection after it was used at Monza.
- Engine build status and safety/fitness checks will determine if ADUO‑2 can return to rotation.
- Decision timing will influence whether Leclerc or his teammate takes any subsequent grid penalty.
- Ferrari has more ADUO‑1 units available but they lack ADUO‑2 performance gains.
- Introducing a new PU specification carries grid‑drop penalties that the team aims to place where damage is minimised.
- ScuderiaFans reports Austin and the triple‑header window are under consideration for penalty absorption.

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