Formula 1 is edging towards its first major dispute of the 2026 era, with a possible engine loophole fuelling tension ...

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.

A running engine produces heat, which expands its metal body, thereby increasing its compression ratio. This is true for ...

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 ...

Formula 1’s next-generation power units are not even on the grid yet and they are already reshaping the competitive landscape ...

Assuming a properly tuned engine, there are three factors that contribute to poor streetability: long cam duration, high compression ratios, and excessive cruise rpm. Since cam selection is largely ...

Ferrari complains as Mercedes and Red Bull exploit a compression ratio loophole in 2026 F1 engines, risking a big early-season advantage ...

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 ...

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 ...