‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

Mercedes F1 rival demands FIA to enforce regulations in engine loophole row

Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto has called for the FIA to ensure that new power unit regulations are enforced in 2026.

F1 | Engine controversy: FIA and manufacturers to discuss compression ratio issue

Power unit manufacturers will meet with the FIA on January 22 to discuss the compression ratio issue. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains appear to be able to exceed the 16:1 limit under operating conditions, a value that must be measured at ambient temperature. Some rivals are now pushing for additional checks to prevent potential protests. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains currently feel completely protected. The solution that allows their power…

Audi Declares War on F1’s 2026 Engine Loophole

Audi just walked into the 2026 engine chat and said: no sneaky tricks, thanks. Paddock whispers claim two big hitters can show one compression number in the garage and another on track—like a diet selfie for engines. FIA meets Thursday; is this genius, rulebook yoga, or the usual preseason ghost story? Audi still remembers 2009 and basically says: not again. If the refs go soft, one team gets a year-long glow-up while the rest are stuck with hom…

FIA emergency meeting looms as Mercedes and Red Bull-Ford engine trick raises Audi fears

Mercedes and Red Bull’s trick with the Ford engine: Audi fears being at a disadvantage – Ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, the FIA is facing growing pressure as […]

What to expect from key F1 engine loophole meeting

While the FIA will discuss Formula 1’s ongoing compression ratio controversy with manufacturers at an engine meeting later this week, even those pushing for a change to the rules are not anticipating much movement.The FIA’s gathering that takes place on Thursday will include engine technical experts and is aimed at addressing concerns that have been lodged by Ferrari, Audi and Honda about a potential exploitation of F1’s compression ratio limit.…

Audi sends clear message to FIA ahead of crunch F1 engine meeting

Audi Technical Director James Key has sent a clear message to the FIA that it would “never accept” other Formula 1 manufacturers having an advantage, ahead of a crunch meeting regarding the supposed power unit loophole furore. The new F1 regulations cycle has already caused controversy, regarding a specific area on the compression rations of the new 50-50 V6 hybrid engines. New rates are capped at 16:1, but wording in the regulations have left a…