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 ...

A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power. After the biggest ...

In truth, that complexity has always been part of F1’s appeal. And the sarcastic remarks from other racing championships now ...

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

Formula One’s governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be ...

A complete guide to Formula 1’s sweeping new 2026 regulations ...

McLaren has said the flow of information from its engine supplier Mercedes "hasn't been as anticipated" under Formula 1's new ...

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

In 1954, the world championship adopted a 2.5-litre engine formula whose cack-handed introduction had led directly to grands prix having to be opened to Formula 2 cars only for the preceding two ...

Red Bull has conceded it has taken the design of its new Formula 1 power unit "right to the very limit" of the regulations as a technical fall-out continues to dominate pre-season rumors. The team ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...