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

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

The compression ratio clarification wasn’t the only one issued by the FIA. For some time now, F1 has used ultrasonic fuel ...

Reports have surfaced that some manufacturers have asked for clarification because Mercedes and potentially Red Bull ...

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

F1 is bracing for its first major political firestorm of the 2026 era, due to a potential loophole in the engine regulations.

It was widely anticipated that Formula 1’s 2026 regulation overhaul would spark controversy.  However, the debate has erupted ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

The Porsche-Hilite technology is comparatively simple, and could be offered to every automaker if and when VCR comes to market. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

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 ...