Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, ...

You might have heard about high compression ratios, but what exactly are they, and what kind of effect do they have on an ...

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

Formula 1’s next-generation power units are not even on the grid yet and they are already reshaping the competitive landscape. At the heart of the storm is a seemingly dry technical detail, the ...

A revised test at 130°C aims to end off-season speculation — but could shift the debate into 2027.

The FIA has confirmed changes to the Formula 1 engine compression ratio regulations, with Mercedes powered cars set to suffer ...

In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.

Low- And High-Compression Fuel Economy Engines: The Techniques Are About The Same, But The Approach To Each Is Somewhat Different. A.Most stock cylinder heads have factory-cut undercuts of the type ...

Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is a familiar pattern in all forms of motorsport. Engineers treat the rule ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

The FIA has confirmed that all five engine manufacturers have agreed to a change to the engine regulations relating to compression ratios effective from 1 June.

Formula One's governing body and manufacturers have reached a compromise solution to tackle an engine controversy that had ...