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 ...

Mercedes could come out on the losing side of a critical vote regarding the engine regulations as other power manufacturers ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

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

A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...

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 ...

Toto Wolff says Mercedes will not take legal action if the FIA adjusts the compression ratio checks for the 2026 F1 season. He adds the consequences for Melbourne would be “unclear” in that scenario ...

Lewis Hamilton addressed rumors of a Mercedes compression ratio advantage after Day 1 of Bahrain testing, calling for a level ...

FIA single seater director Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1’s governing body is trying to resolve the topic of compression ...

Mercedes appears safe from Ferrari protest in Melbourne.

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 ...

As the 2026 season approaches, Formula 1 must find a way to resolve its compression ratio controversy - but every possible ...