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BEAKING: FIA launches E‑Vote on 2026 power unit compression ratio assessment

2 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1070 views )

Formula One's governing body, the FIA has initiated a significant regulatory process that could reshape how Formula 1 power units are evaluated from the 2026 season onward. read more »

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The unexpected factor that makes F1 qualifying more complicated in 2026

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 411 views )

During Formula 1 winter testing in Bahrain, the focus - apart from the ongoing compression ratio discussion - has mainly been on energy management during the races. Achieving... read more »

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Adrian Newey singles out "one manufacturer" not aligned amid F1 engine debate

2 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 427 views )

The debate over F1's engine compression ratio loophole has dragged into pre-season testing read more »

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Mercedes face F1 Australian GP DSQ as rivals lobby FIA for rule change

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 574 views )

Mercedes faces a potential disqualification from the F1 Australian Grand Prix, as rivals lobby the FIA for a rule change on engine compression ratios. The post Mercedes face... read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes "screwed" if FIA and F1 side with rivals in engine row

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 594 views )

The Mercedes engine is at the centre of attention at the start of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain. Although Toto Wolff emphasised that Red Bull is the benchmark in his view, that... read more »

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F1 Engine Compression Ratio - What is it and why is it so controversial?

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 431 views )

Didn't expect you'd be looking up articles online about engine compression a few months ago, did you? That's what new F1 regulations can do to you. Luckily,... read more »

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McLaren: Engine compression ratio saga "typical politics of F1"

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 533 views )

McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks the ongoing saga around Mercedes and the compression ratio of its power unit is "typical politics of Formula 1".The compression ratio of... read more »

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McLaren weigh in on 'typical politics of F1' amid 2026 engine compression row

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 337 views )

McLaren give their verdict on the F1 2026 engine compression row. read more »

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Mercedes rivals push for intervention over F1 engine loophole - but how realistic is it?

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 522 views )

Under the new Formula 1 power unit regulations, discussion about the compression ratio flared up even before a single wheel had turned with the 2026 machinery. The ratio... read more »

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Wolff tells Mercedes' F1 rivals to "get your s*** together" over engine complaints

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 519 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has called on rival power unit manufacturers to "just get your s*** together" after they voiced complaints to the FIA on... read more »

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Controversial 2026 F1 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 471 views )

Here we are and here we go: the status quo will remain as the 2026 Formula 1 season gets under way. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains will be able to race with power units... read more »

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FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 435 views )

The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1's first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.Several manufacturers believe Mercedes... read more »

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Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 500 views )

There are several unfortunate echoes from grand prix history in the controversy surrounding compression ratios in the new generation of hybrid engines. Formula 1 teams are... read more »

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Honda pushing F1 2026 rules to the limit amid loophole debate with ‘room for interpretation’

3 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 370 views )

While compression ratios will be a key topic of discussion at an FIA meeting this week, Aston Martin and Honda have suggested it's not the only issue. read more »

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Why Red Bull Powertrains believe 2026 compression ratio intrigue is 'noise about nothing'

3 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 428 views )

Red Bull Powertrains' Ben Hodgkinson is confident of having a fully legal engine in 2026, amidst speculation regarding compression ratios... read more »

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Red Bull responds to "noise" about F1 engine trick: "Confident that it's legal"

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 522 views )

Red Bull is certain the compression ratio of its 2026 Formula 1 engine is within the regulations, as Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson says the recent controversy is... read more »

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F1 manufacturers to discuss 2026 engine loophole in FIA meeting

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 388 views )

Even before the first collective on-track Formula 1 action of 2026, there has been talk about the new engine regulations. More specifically, the focus is on the compression... read more »

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F1 manufacturers to hold crucial meeting with FIA over engine dispute

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 291 views )

F1 manufacturers are to meet with the FIA later this month in regards to the contentious issue of the engine compression within its new rulebook. The post F1 manufacturers to... read more »

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Has a loophole been found in the F1 2026 engine rules?

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 460 views )

Formula 1's new 2026 power units will debut at the Circuit de Catalunya in just over five weeks' time, but questions over a grey area of the new regulations has... read more »

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Perez: "Too many incidents" needed to remove Monza F1 sausage kerbs

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1736 views )

In 2019, F3 driver Alex Peroni suffered a back fracture after being launched over sausage kerbs on the exit of Parabolica.The kerbs were removed for the remainder of the... read more »

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GPDA express concerns about sausage kerbs after Austin injuries

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1006 views )

W Series contender Abbie Eaton and F4 driver Christian Weir both suffered compression fractures after their cars took off over sausage kerbs.Their incidents were among several... read more »

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Formula One Management Fs up!

over 8 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 2294 views )

Intended to inject "energy and innovation" into the sport, F1's much-publicised new logo has an uncanny resemblance to that of 3M's version for its... read more »

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Pascal Wehrlein Back in for Sauber This Weekend in Bahrain

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1042 views )

It will be his first race start of the season. Monisha Kaltenborn also revealed that Wehrlein suffered a spinal compression as a result of his accident. read more »

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Wehrlein suffered ‘micro fractures’

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1230 views )

After weeks of speculation as to Pascal Wehrlein's injuries, Monisha Kaltenborn has revealed the Sauber driver suffered "micro fractures" due to compression of... read more »

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Kimi Raikkonen expects Eau Rouge to be easier this year

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1337 views )

Kimi Raikkonen is expecting Spa-Francorchamp's famous Eau Rouge corner to present less of a challenge at this year's Belgium Grand Prix than it did in 2014. The... read more »