The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...

Zak Brown has dismissed the swelling controversy over compression ratios and Mercedes power units as nothing more 'typical ...

As the 2026 season approaches, Formula 1 must find a way to resolve its compression ratio controversy - but every possible solution comes with a cost somebody isn't willing to pay ...

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.

Mercedes could come out on the losing side of a critical vote regarding the engine regulations as other power manufacturers ...

Formula 1’s technical landscape is on the verge of a major flashpoint as manufacturers prepare for two high-stakes meetings ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...