You've probably heard racers talking about leakdown testing as a method of verifying engine condition. Being a hot rodder, you've probably performed a similar function by using a compression tester to ...
In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.
Formula 1 teams are testing in Bahrain this week, but a storm is brewing in the background that might turn the season on its head. A rule change could be introduced to rein in the Mercedes power units ...
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FIA clamps down on F1 engines as hot-temperature test rule sparks Mercedes row
According to ESPN, the FIA will introduce stricter engine compression tests from June 2026, requiring Formula 1 teams to meet the 16:1 ratio limit even at higher operating temperatures, following ...
A political firestorm has been brewing in Formula 1 in recent weeks and months over whether engine manufacturers have found a loophole in the new 2026 technical regulations. Mercedes and Red Bull may ...
FIA announces updated 2026 regulations, including new engine testing after Mercedes PU scrutiny, plus a series of rule tweaks ahead of the season.
Hamilton addresses rumors of Mercedes’ technical advantage after day one of preseason Bahrain testing. Concerns raised about Mercedes’ fuel loads, engine modes, and possible compression ratio edge.
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Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed’ in FIA if Mercedes compression ratio behind Melbourne speed
Hamilton fears Mercedes’ pace edge may have a controversial ...
Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.
A new engine test will be introduced after the seventh race of the 2026 Formula 1 season following a power-unit dispute over ...
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