# Sport or entertainment? Why levelling the playing field is problematic for F1

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Podcast: [The Race F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-race-f1-podcast-1208307)
Published: 2026-06-20T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Red Bull was recently declared Formula 1's best engine under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system, meaning rivals Mercedes and Ferrari will both get engine upgrades during the 2026 season. On the latest episode of The Undercut, Damon Hill and Mark Hughes discuss whether such a mechanism should exist at all, and whether F1 can still be considered a sport if the regulators are trying to artificially level the playing field. They also tackle the thorny topic of whether teams have been actively ‘gaming the system’… Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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