F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon ...

Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to ...

A political firestorm has been brewing in Formula 1 in recent weeks and months over whether engine manufacturers have found a loophole in the new 2026 technical regulations.

The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power ...

Mercedes could come out on the losing side of a critical vote regarding the engine regulations as other power manufacturers ...

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.

A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season ...

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 ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...