Motorsports journalist Rob Peeters explains the Formula 1 compression ratio controversy, how IndyCar secured its engine contracts and previews the Daytona 500.

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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 ...

Lewis Hamilton addressed rumors of a Mercedes compression ratio advantage after Day 1 of Bahrain testing, calling for a level ...

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

Testing in Bahrain takes place this week from Wednesday to Friday between 6pm and 3am (AEDT). You can watch the last hour, plus a post-session analysis program, live on Fox Sports and Kayo from 2am on ...

The global shift toward fuel-efficient, downsized powertrains secures the long-term profitability of the automotive balance ...

Dodge had a plan of attack to dominate the era's V8 scene. In 2003, the company launched the new Hemi 5.7-liter V8 with 345 ...

The McLaren F1 is powered by a raucous naturally-aspirated V12 that produces over 600 horsepower, making it capable of ...

With the turn of the calendar into a new year, there always comes increased anticipation for the new racing season that's to come. As Formula 1 begins the lead-up to its 2026 season, there's already ...

There are other forms of racing where the cars are designed to be equal (e.g. Race of Champions). F1 and most other series are not that. As others pointed out, there is a long storied history of ...