Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is ...
Rival manufacturers are working on plans to get the compression ratio checks adjusted ahead of the F1 season. Any change ...
A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words ...
The engine loophole rumours have sparked much debate.
Mercedes’ rivals are scrambling to forge a united front over Formula 1’s simmering compression ratio controversy.
The compression ratio isn't just a number: it's one of the greatest determining factors in engine building. Compression ratio determines the type of fuel, how much boost, and has a significant ...
Is the 2026 title already decided? Rivals Audi and Ferrari protest Mercedes' \"thermal expansion trick\" that allegedly ...
A lot of talk is taking place behind-the-scenes with concerns that Mercedes and Red Bull have found a loophole in the FIA regulations.
Assuming a properly tuned engine, there are three factors that contribute to poor streetability: long cam duration, high compression ratios, and excessive cruise rpm. Since cam selection is largely ...
Veteran Italian journalist Leo Turrini has claimed that Mercedes could enjoy a significant power unit advantage throughout the 2026 F1 season due to the much discussed compression ratio loophole.
Formula 1’s technical landscape is on the verge of a major flashpoint as manufacturers prepare for two high-stakes meetings ...
Pretty simple question actually (or so my ignorant mind thinks): At what compression ratio would an engine benefit from higher octane fuel? The Focus I drive is just over 10:1, and I've heard some say ...