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FIA keen to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before F1 2026 start

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on ...
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Red Bull confident new F1 power unit is legal, albeit "on the very limit" of the rules

Red Bull is convinced the compression ratio of its 2026 F1 engine is within the regulations, as Ben Hodgkinson calls the ...
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Why Red Bull Powertrains believe 2026 compression ratio intrigue is 'noise about nothing'

Red Bull Powertrains' Ben Hodgkinson is confident of having a fully legal engine in 2026, amidst speculation regarding ...

Why diesel engines have higher compression ratios than gas engines

Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why that is and what it means.