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.

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon ...

Ferrari and other rivals are pushing the FIA to ban Mercedes' engine compression loophole before the 2026 F1 season opener in Australia.

The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

Mercedes' rivals are said to be pushing for a change to the rules before the Australian Grand Prix.

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