In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.

You've probably heard racers talking about leakdown testing as a method of verifying engine condition. Being a hot rodder, you've probably performed a similar function by using a compression tester to ...

FIA announces updated 2026 regulations, including new engine testing after Mercedes PU scrutiny, plus a series of rule tweaks ...

The FIA has updated the 2026 F1 engine rules, changing how compression ratios are measured to prevent loopholes.

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 ...

A revised test at 130°C aims to end off-season speculation — but could shift the debate into 2027.

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has reached a compromise with power unit manufacturers to tighten how engine ...

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 ...

Hypersonic developer Hermeus has begun testing a proprietary pre-cooler engine technology that will be a critical feature of the company’s ultra-fast Quarterhorse aircraft. Pre-cooling refers to the ...