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. Mercedes and Red Bull may ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

Even before the 2026 calendar year has begun, the first controversy under F1's new ruleset has already surfaced. It concerns the engine regulations, and more specifically the compression ratio of the ...

A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing controversy before the season even starts. Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory ...