US EditionControversy Erupts over 2026 F1 Regulations as Red Bull and Mercedes Have Reportedly Exploited an Engine Loophole Leading to Protests From Rivals
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FIA summons urgent meeting over 2026 F1 engine controversy involving Mercedes and Red Bull
2026 power units, Mercedes and Red Bull illegal: FIA steps in and summons engine manufacturers From next season, Formula 1’s technical regulations will undergo a radical transformation. Alongside the removal of the DRS system and the introduction of active aerodynamics, one of the most significant changes will concern the power unit, which is set to be heavily revised as part of the new technical framework. In particular, the regulations interve…
Let's get ready for a 2026 Formula 1 season full of violent polemics about the new power units. So far, we've only heard the sound in the engine bench of Mercedes and Audi, to raise the fire, because the power units are still silent, but discussions about the rules governing the regulatory revolution are already accumulating. With the agile single-seaters nothing will be like before, so let's prepare for the inevitable disputes that will be unle…
Shadows in the F1 Dyno Rooms: The 2026 Compression Whisper
In the dim glow of the dyno cells at Brackley and Milton Keynes, alarming whispers had started circulating weeks before the Christmas lights went up in 2025. Formula 1’s 2026 … Read More The post Shadows in the F1 Dyno Rooms: The 2026 Compression Whisper appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
Has a loophole been found in the F1 2026 engine rules?
Reports have surfaced that some manufacturers have asked for clarification because Mercedes and potentially Red Bull Powertrains may have found a way to increase the compression ratio of their six-cylinder engine when hot, while FIA checks are carried out at ambient temperature. Is this the first real case, or just a storm in a teacup?
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