A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words ...
A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...
The engine loophole rumours have sparked much debate.
Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...
An engine loophole in the 2026 regulations has been the subject of recent meetings ...
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 furious Toto Wolff slams rival teams for complaining about Mercedes' engine legality, accusing them of making excuses for their own failures.
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 ...