In December, it emerged that Mercedes had found a possible loophole in the rules that could lead to a performance advantage.
Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.
Ferrari and other rivals are pushing the FIA to ban Mercedes' engine compression loophole before the 2026 F1 season opener in Australia.
Formula 1s engine dispute will be resolved before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after talks were held in Bahrain ...
The FIA has updated the 2026 F1 engine rules, changing how compression ratios are measured to prevent loopholes.
The FIA will reportedly hold a second early-week meeting with technical experts, with the engine compression ratio debate set to be put on the table ahead of PUAC. According to The Race, the meeting ...
Formula 1 bosses have confirmed a rule change to close a loophole Mercedes is believed to have exploited in the engine ...
Preseason testing for the new Formula 1 season ends in Bahrain, with teams not putting their cars on a track until the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend on March 6.