Another term which has come up a lot in the build-up to the 2026 season is ‘compression ratio’. This is the ratio between the ...

Mercedes has agreed to close an engine loophole that rivals believe could be worth several tenths of a second, but the rule change won’t come into effect until 1 June. Tweaks to the qualifying format ...

Formula 1’s simmering engine row has finally boiled over – and the FIA has moved decisively to slam the lid shut.

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Formula 1 officials are “closely monitoring” the situation in the ‌Middle East ahead of April’s races ​in Bahrain and Saudi ...

Formula One's governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be measured midway through this season and in the 2027 season.

The FIA has confirmed amendments to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations after a unanimous vote at the World Motor Sport Council. F1's governing body announced the tw ...

The FIA have confirmed a number of changes to F1 rules ahead of the 2026 opener, with a significant change to how the compression ratio is measured. The F1 season will get underway in Melbourne next ...

The FIA have confirmed that new rules will be in place to prevent compression ratios going above 16:1 effectively closing a ...

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 ...

A decision has been announced by the FIA regarding the geometric compression ratio controversy, ahead of the 2026 F1 season. F1's governing body have made a change to their technical regulations just ...

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