Taking an engine compression test is sort of like checking your car's blood pressure. It's a quick and painless procedure ...

‘It’s a big difference’ — Collins questions whether the FIA test reflects real engine heat.

Reports of Mercedes exploiting the compression ratio loophole with the 2026 power unit started circling the paddock weeks after the 2025 season ended. Amid speculation and complaints from the rivals, ...

Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem F1 Grand Prix of United States - Sprint & Qualifying - Source: Getty Mercedes reportedly exploited the compression ratio loophole as FIA ...

Compression: An automotive term used by everybody, forever. Let's get into some detail and maybe develop a better understanding. Pressure, and more pressure: It's a must-have to produce power within ...

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 is entering a new era in 2026 because of its regulation overhaul, which is arguably the biggest in the championship’s history with changes to both the chassis and power unit. An F1 chassis ...