FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals?

In the build-up to the new Formula 1 season, alongside energy management, much of the discussion has centred on two words: compression ratio. Put simply, it is the ratio between the volume of the cylinder when the piston is at the bottom of its stroke and the…

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Published at: 2026-02-28 13:36:48

McLaren can celebrate as new Petronas fuel set to boost Mercedes engine by 20 horsepower

There’s growing optimism within McLaren and other Mercedes-powered teams that Petronas’ new fuel could provide a notable horsepower bump heading into the Australian Grand Prix. While concerns had surfaced during pre-season testing about Petronas lagging behin…

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Published at: 2026-02-28 12:48:00

Five drivers with a point to prove in F1 2026

It is a big year for Formula 1 given it is debuting a completely new set of regulations in 2026, but there are some drivers who need to master the rule change more than others.Whether it’s because they had a poor 2025, a poor last few years, or even simply as…

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Published at: 2026-02-28 11:30:02

F1 engine manufacturers and FIA approve tweaks to compression ratio checks

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.The compression ratio of the V6 combustion engines, which me…

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Published at: 2026-02-28 09:52:06

FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

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Published at: 2026-02-28 09:45:13

Latest season of ‘Drive to Survive’ will be available on Apple TV as well as Netflix in the US

The eighth season of the popular Formula 1 series launched Friday.

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Published at: 2026-02-27 19:22:04

Cadillac names first F1 car after Mario Andretti

Cadillac has branded its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, named after world champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-o…

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Published at: 2026-02-27 16:46:48

Best F1 fantasy team names 2026: The 10 funniest that we could print

Playing fantasy Formula 1 in 2026? We have the best and funniest team names for your squad.

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Published at: 2026-02-27 14:40:05