From June 1, the FIA will impose tougher tests on F1 power units in an attempt to clamp down on the compression ratio saga, ...

Didn't expect you'd be looking up articles online about engine compression a few months ago, did you? That's what new F1 regulations can do to you. Luckily, we're here to help. Before we dive into the ...

Mercedes' rivals are pushing for a change to the F1 2026 rules ahead of the Australian Grand Prix over a potential engine ...

At first glance, the concept of engine compression is simple enough:It's the ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber and bore when thepiston is at bottom dead center (BDC) versus when it is at ...

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 ...

Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.

Formula 1 is entering a new era in 2026 because of its regulation overhaul, which is arguably the biggest in the championship ...

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, with a tweak to the regulations set for June 1 and a further change in ...

Low- And High-Compression Fuel Economy Engines: The Techniques Are About The Same, But The Approach To Each Is Somewhat Different. A.Most stock cylinder heads have factory-cut undercuts of the type ...

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 ...