From June 1, the FIA will impose tougher tests on F1 power units in an attempt to clamp down on the compression ratio saga, ...

Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the ...

Mercedes' rivals are pushing for a change to the F1 2026 rules ahead of the Australian Grand Prix over a potential engine ...

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 ...

At first glance, the concept of engine compression is simple enough:It's the ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber and bore when thepiston is at bottom dead center (BDC) versus when it is at ...

Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.

Formula 1 is entering a new era in 2026 because of its regulation overhaul, which is arguably the biggest in the championship ...

Some rival teams have suggested Mercedes found a way for components to behave differently when they heat up during use. To address that, the compression ratio will be controlled in both hot and cold c ...

Pretty simple question actually (or so my ignorant mind thinks): At what compression ratio would an engine benefit from higher octane fuel? The Focus I drive is just over 10:1, and I've heard some say ...

F1 ’s governing body, the FIA, and the sport’s manufacturers struck a deal over the engine controversy that threatened to overshadow the first race of the season in Australia. Melbourne will host the ...