A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...

A lot of talk is taking place behind-the-scenes with concerns that Mercedes and Red Bull have found a loophole in the FIA regulations.

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

There’s still another couple of months before the 2026 crop of F1 cars takes to the track for the first preseason test. It’s a year of big change for the sport, which is adopting new power unit rules ...

"Making horsepower is all about building adequate cylinder pressure," proclaimed Mike Dezotell of Dez Racing, as we embarked on our latest adventure into the world of compression ratios for boosted ...

Strictly defined, compression ratio is the total volume above the piston at bottom dead center (BDC), divided by the total volume above the piston at top dead center (TDC). First, let's look at the ...