US EditionF1’s New Engines Are Causing Consternation over Compression Ratios
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The Fia seeks a compromise with the two stables that have found a way to circumvent the limitations of the new regulation
There is still no white smoke announcing an end of controversy around the powertrains, after the emergency meeting held yesterday between the FIA and all the motorists of 2026: Mercedes, Red Bull Ford, Honda, Ferrari and Audi. What has been clearly defined is that Mercedes has been clearly accused of not being the only one to exploit a potential fault, but could nevertheless be the main beneficiary. Red Bull Ford has been ingested and tries (...)
Ferrari, Audi and Honda filed a formal compliance to International Federation of The Suspension involves the geometric compression ratio, limited to 16:1 in the new rules. Rivais claim that teams can achieve a higher effective ratio during operation. The controversial rose before pre-session testing. Manufacturers question what designs allow compliance in cold measurements, but win [...]
2026 engine controversy: FIA decision could hit Mercedes as Ferrari, Audi and Honda react
A major tip-off could potentially knock Mercedes out over the 2026 power unit, with the FIA now forced to make a crucial decision. Ferrari, Honda and Audi are reportedly furious and ready to act, as a key meeting could determine the fate of the new regulations. The first major controversy of the 2026 Formula 1 season has already erupted and involves Mercedes and, possibly, Red Bull, over a potential grey area in the regulations that could be exp…
FIA clamps down on another F1 engine loophole ahead of 2026 season
The FIA has intercepted yet another potential route that F1 engine manufacturers could have exploited in 2026 so far as the all-new technical regulations are concerned. F1 teams capitalising on grey areas is a tale as old as time. However, this is the second time in a few days that the new power unit specifications... The post FIA clamps down on another F1 engine loophole ahead of 2026 season appeared first on Motorsport
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