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 ...

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

A political firestorm has been brewing in Formula 1 in recent weeks and months over whether engine manufacturers have found a loophole in the new 2026 technical regulations.

With every passing day the Mule provides opportunities beyond our original expectations. Since the 467ci engine belongs to HPP editor Tom DeMauro, it is at our beck and call. This affords HPP the ...

Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

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 ...

Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes on the first day of the second 2026 F1 preseason test, which is taking place in Bahrain Peter Fox / SAKHIR, Bahrain — Formula 1 kicked off its second preseason ...

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season ...