Let’s clarify the numbers: the current Formula 1 regulations allow an internal combustion engine compression ratio of 16:1 measured at ambient temperature. All power units checked in Australia were ...

Every car engine has quite a few details, ranging from cylinder count to compression ratios. How does changing the compression ratio affect the engine?

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Another term which has come up a lot in the build-up to the 2026 season is ‘compression ratio’. This is the ratio between the ...

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

As you may know, an engine's compression ratio is directly linked to its combustion efficiency. All else being equal, higher-compression engines tend to make more power while offering better fuel ...