Mercedes set the pace of the first F1 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, but George Russell insists that all eyes should be on Red Bull.

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 ...

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

Some of the world’s most complicated engines were created to achieve a specific objective. These engines were built to ...

The higher the ratio (in F1's specific case, 18:1 vs 16:1), the more the fuel and air inside the cylinder is compressed – to 1/18th of its original volume, or 1/16th (other compression ratios are ...

Zak Brown has dismissed the swelling controversy over compression ratios and Mercedes power units as nothing more 'typical ...

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

At its core, the small-block V-8 succeeded because it was simple, and intentionally so. A traditional pushrod valvetrain, ...

The FIA are set to review proposal by manufacturers which could see the ban of Mercedes compression ratio trick before the ...

Downsized engines are no longer the underdogs of performance. With advanced turbocharging, electrification, and clever ...

Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...