F1 manufacturers to vote on mid-season rule change over engine battles

It emerged that Mercedes has found a potential advantage with its new engine for the 2026 season relating to the compression ratio limits.
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FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test

The FIA will run tests at the end of each day’s running at Sakhir after teams and drivers expressed concern about the start sequence ...

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes on the first day of the second 2026 F1 preseason test, which is taking place in Bahrain Peter Fox / SAKHIR, Bahrain — Formula 1 kicked off its second preseason ...

F1 engine dispute: FIA propose mid-season rule-change after talks during pre-season testing in Bahrain

Formula 1s engine dispute will be resolved before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after talks were held in Bahrain ...
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F1 Engine Compression Ratio - What is it and why is it so controversial?

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...
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FIA keen to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before F1 2026 start

Formula 1's governing body the FIA says it is keen to settle the series' first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia. Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and ...
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F1 start procedure explained - why is it so controversial in 2026?

It's simple, right? Not so ...

Mercedes F1 Engines Under Scrutiny As Rivals Line Up Against Compression Trick

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.
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Rumoured Audi F1 2026 engine details as huge Mercedes power deficit emerges

The new Audi F1 engine for the F1 2026 season could be up to 31bhp down on the Mercedes power unit, it has been claimed. Audi F1 will make its long-awaited Formula 1 debut in F1 2026 as the German ...