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Why Mercedes and Red Bull engines are facing heat ahead of 2026 Formula 1 season
A running engine produces heat, which expands its metal body, thereby increasing its compression ratio. This is true for ...
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F1’s new engines have teams worried about compression ratios
Formula 1’s next-generation power units are not even on the grid yet and they are already reshaping the competitive landscape ...
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 ...
Ferrari complains as Mercedes and Red Bull exploit a compression ratio loophole in 2026 F1 engines, risking a big early-season advantage ...
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 ...
"Too little compression will usually result in unmet performance expectations. On the high side [too much compression] carries greater risk in tuning and potential component failure if appropriately ...
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 ...
It's only teasing a bit of information for now, but it will be properly unveiled during this year's Paris Motor Show. Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car ...
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