Every so often, there comes a time when the Formula 1 rulebook is pitted against a clever aerodynamicist or engineer in the ...

Ferrari does not appear convinced that a simple compression-ratio rules tweak will fully neutralize Mercedes’ suspected 2026 ...

Formula 1’s 2026 power-unit rules have already produced a political fight over compression-ratio interpretation before the season’s early order has fully settled. The dispute matters because it shows ...

Tobia is a Formula 1 journalist at GPblog with experience at international circuits. Since 2022, he has covered Grands Prix across Europe, delivering reliable coverage and insights from the paddock.

Want to know how healthy or unhealthy your engine really is? Get yourself a compression tester and find out. Despite how complex many modern vehicles are, you can do many common repair and maintenance ...

Tobia is a Formula 1 journalist at GPblog with experience at international circuits. Since 2022, he has covered Grands Prix across Europe, delivering reliable coverage and insights from the paddock.

Mercedes has agreed to close an engine loophole that rivals believe could be worth several tenths of a second, but the rule change won’t come into effect until 1 June. Tweaks to the qualifying format ...

The FIA confirmed the update following discussions within the sport’s Power Unit Advisory Committee. Under the 2026 regulations, V6 engines are limited to a 16:1 compression ratio when measured in ...

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has unveiled a package of regulatory updates ahead of the 2026 season, responding to ongoing technical scrutiny over power units and broader efforts to refine race ...

The FIA has confirmed that all five engine manufacturers have agreed to a change to the engine regulations relating to compression ratios effective from 1 June. As previously reported, under the ...

The final test of the 2026 Formula 1 pre-season gets under way on Wednesday, but the most crucial action of the day may well be away from the track at the Bahrain International Circuit. Two crucial ...