Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, with a tweak to the regulations set for June 1 and a further change in ...

In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.

The FIA confirmed the update following discussions within the sport’s Power Unit Advisory Committee. Under the 2026 ...

A revised test at 130°C aims to end off-season speculation — but could shift the debate into 2027.

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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 ...

Formula 1’s new 2026 power units will debut at the Circuit de Catalunya in just over five weeks’ time, but questions over a grey area of the new regulations have already come to light. German outlet ...

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