You might have heard about high compression ratios, but what exactly are they, and what kind of effect do they have on an ...
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 ...
We all know the age-old maxim, "There's no replacement for displacement." It's the truth. That's why so many sanctioning bodies use displacement and compression rules to limit engine power. Of course, ...
A political firestorm has been brewing in Formula 1 in recent weeks and months over whether engine manufacturers have found a loophole in the new 2026 technical regulations. Mercedes and Red Bull may ...
Nissan brought the first, and only, variable-compression engine to market. But its future doesn't look bright. Complexity in ...
A decision has been reached on the geometric compression ratios ...
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, ...
The FIA has updated the 2026 F1 engine rules, changing how compression ratios are measured to prevent loopholes.