The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?
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F1 engine - explained

How do F1 engines work? What are the differences between a Formula One engine and a normal car engine? In this video I give a ...
The wings will open (reducing drag) on the straights and close (increasing downforce) in the corners, with the cars operating ...
F1 is set for a massive overhaul in 2026 with lighter cars, new hybrid engines, active aerodynamics, and big driver changes.
F1 has provided a summary of its new terminology for 2026 elements… For drivers within one second of a car in front to deploy ...
FIA has unveiled renders of Formula 1's all-new 2026 car, introducing sweeping regulations that are set to mark a "new era" ...
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said there was an “alignment of interest” in how to move forward with future Formula 1 engines, beyond the next power unit era. Talks were due to take place in ...
Even if you're a complete stranger to motorsport, a quick glimpse at the world of F1 reveals that it isn't a cheap endeavor. A field of teams, armed with mechanics, strategists, and PR managers fly ...
Cyril Abiteboul regrets Alpine F1 team's shift to using Mercedes engines and discusses skepticism about Hyundai Motorsport's potential entry into Formula 1. Nov 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BWT ...