In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.
FIA announces updated 2026 regulations, including new engine testing after Mercedes PU scrutiny, plus a series of rule tweaks ahead of the season.
Formula 1 teams are testing in Bahrain this week, but a storm is brewing in the background that might turn the season on its head. A rule change could be introduced to rein in the Mercedes power units ...
You've probably heard racers talking about leakdown testing as a method of verifying engine condition. Being a hot rodder, you've probably performed a similar function by using a compression tester to ...
A new engine test will be introduced after the seventh race of the 2026 Formula 1 season following a power-unit dispute over ...
The FIA confirmed the update following discussions within the sport’s Power Unit Advisory Committee. Under the 2026 ...
The FIA has updated the 2026 F1 engine rules, changing how compression ratios are measured to prevent loopholes.
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Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed’ in FIA if Mercedes compression ratio behind Melbourne speed
Hamilton fears Mercedes’ pace edge may have a controversial ...
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 ...
Melbourne will host the first race of the season with the new era bringing huge challenges to teams through engine and chassis regulations. The Silver Arrows insist any change will make no difference ...
Hamilton addresses rumors of Mercedes’ technical advantage after day one of preseason Bahrain testing. Concerns raised about Mercedes’ fuel loads, engine modes, and possible compression ratio edge.
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