Mercedes willing to reconsider F1 ADUO following discussions between Fernando Alonso and FIA president.

However, Honda's initial attempt to enhance its power unit yielded only a slight improvement, leaving Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll still positioned at the back of the grid. Before the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Alonso and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem engaged in discussions about potential ways to assist Honda, amid speculation that the Spaniard might consider leaving the series.

"We simply cannot permit Fernando Alonso, a remarkable champion, to depart due to the current circumstances," Ben Sulayem remarked at an event in Madrid, appealing to the home crowd.

"That is not how one exits the stage. He should achieve success first, and then leave on his own terms, not because he felt compelled to exit due to performance issues."

"I will be reaching out to him. I noticed he seemed quite down, and I mentioned, 'Fernando, I understand, it’s unacceptable that you are returning to your homeland as a two-time world champion... Please express your needs, because you are the driver. Come and inform me what you would like us to do to enhance these results.'

Mohammed Ben Sulayem: Fernando has to be successful

The ADUO framework in F1 is already poised for reconsideration this off-season due to concerns regarding teams like Mercedes receiving upgrade opportunities despite having what appears to be the leading power unit, while Red Bull-Ford Powertrains remains sidelined.

When asked by Motorsport.com about Ben Sulayem's discussions with Alonso, Wolff responded: "I believe the ADUO was established as a catch-up system, and that provision was made available for Honda. They require more.

"The dialogue that the president had with Alonso seems reasonable. We aim to have all of the top constructors in the series. We want them to be competitive and achieve success. Regulations are in place for the betterment of the sport, and sometimes adjustments may be necessary. Fair enough, that conversation."

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, whose organization has expressed dissatisfaction with the FIA's assessments classifying its V6 engine as the strongest on the grid, thus hindering its development, also expressed support.

"While we may not always see eye to eye, I think as a sport we strive to maintain a relatively open view of the regulations," he stated. "You may recall that there was an initial modification to the ADUO regulations earlier this year, specifically aimed at assisting those who were significantly behind compared to the initial vote. All teams endorsed that. We voted in favor of that for the good of the sport.

"As stakeholders in the sport, if an issue arises that requires resolution or support, we typically find solutions. I'm confident that at some point we will convene to discuss the future of the ADUO regulations. We are aware of some of the deficiencies, and I am sure there are additional aspects that need addressing."