F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power ...

The FIA are set to review proposal by manufacturers which could see the ban of Mercedes compression ratio trick before the ...

"Got to love the politics of F1." ...

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The FIA are looking into at solutions to halt the controversy surrounding compression ratios ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

Steve Nielsen believes a late engine rules change for F1 2026 would set a dangerous ...

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

Zak Brown has dismissed the swelling controversy over compression ratios and Mercedes power units as nothing more 'typical ...

"Am I worried it's political? I mean, it's already political." ...

There are other forms of racing where the cars are designed to be equal (e.g. Race of Champions). F1 and most other series are not that. As others pointed out, there is a long storied history of ...