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Grey areas and power gains: Mercedes compression ratio loophole could deliver 15 hp advantage

Summary by Scuderia Fans
According to reports coming from Germany, the Mercedes power unit could be enjoying a significant performance advantage thanks to an ‘inflated’ compression ratio. German publication Auto Motor und Sport has attempted to quantify the potential competitive edge available to the Brackley-based team and its customer outfits, estimating a gain of up to 15 horsepower. While teams are still preparing to unveil their 2026 Formula 1 cars, a regulatory di…
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Scuderia Fans broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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