Formula 1’s next-generation power units are not even on the grid yet and they are already reshaping the competitive landscape ...

A running engine produces heat, which expands its metal body, thereby increasing its compression ratio. This is true for ...

The compression ratio clarification wasn’t the only one issued by the FIA. For some time now, F1 has used ultrasonic fuel ...

F1 is bracing for its first major political firestorm of the 2026 era, due to a potential loophole in the engine regulations.

Formula 1 is edging towards its first major dispute of the 2026 era, with a possible engine loophole fuelling tension ...

It was widely anticipated that Formula 1’s 2026 regulation overhaul would spark controversy.  However, the debate has erupted ...

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 ...

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 ...

There is intrigue surrounding a niche element of the F1 2026 regulations. PlanetF1.com dives in to explain what it all means.

You've heard the term compression ratio before, but have you ever wondered exactly what it means? Well, it's time to explain exactly what compression ratio is, and why every carmaker is now obsessed ...