The possibility of late power unit regulations changes opens up a worrying can of worms if successful, believes Alpine's ...

Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most.

Ferrari, Honda, Audi and now also Red Bull have raised concerns with the FIA that Mercedes can increase their rate of compression from the allowed 16:1 ratio to 18:1 during operation. Mercedes believe ...

Ferrari wants clarity regarding the Mercedes engine compression ratio saga, with an Australian GP protest ruled out.

Formula 1s big four of McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari appear to be at the front again, but in which order? Watch ...

Formula 1 teams are testing in Bahrain this week, but a storm is brewing in the background that might turn the season on its head. A rule change could be introduced to rein in the Mercedes power units ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown thinks the ongoing saga around Mercedes and the compression ratio of its power unit is "typical ...

Engine knocking is caused by low-octane fuel, worn spark plugs, carbon buildup, and poor timing. Maintenance, cleaning, and ...

The 2026 F1 World Championship will finalize all engine homologation on March 1st, which would give Mercedes very little time ...