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F1 engine manufacturers and FIA approve tweaks to compression ratio checks

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

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FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

Motorsport

FIA faces fresh scrutiny as David Coulthard points to rule oversight amid compression ratio saga

David Coulthard has criticised the FIA’s rule-making after claims that Mercedes exploited a 2026 compression ratio loophole

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What is super clipping – and can it be F1's plan B for 2026?

Andrea Stella has indicated that increasing super clipping to 350kW could help under the new F1 regulations. But what exactly is it? And how politically complex would any potential adjustments be?

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The latest top five opportunities on Motorsport Jobs for this week have just landed. To discover your perfect job in motorsport, find out more here

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Exclusive: How the FIA will use AI to police one of F1's most controversial subjects in 2026

Starting this season, a new system called ECAT will monitor track limits at every corner via an advanced platform that uses AI to interpret each car's behaviour on track

Motorsport

Carlos Sainz asks FIA and FOM to stay flexible on new F1 rules after Bahrain testing

Carlos Sainz has urged the FIA and FOM to stay flexible with F1’s new regulations, warning that energy-harvesting demands at circuits like Melbourne and Jeddah may require fine-tuning

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Why Melbourne will be more challenging for F1 – and what a plan B might look like

After pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, Melbourne will provide the first true stress test of F1’s new regulations. What makes Albert Park so tricky in terms of energy management, and does the FIA have a plan B for this season?

Autosport

Mercedes magic and Ferrari’s rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power

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The concern with straight mode which arose in F1 Commission meeting

Last Wednesday saw an F1 Commission meeting held to discuss various concerns with the 2026 regulations

Autosport

Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing

After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways

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Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'?

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?

Autosport

Formula E to adopt WEC-style ‘joker’ upgrade system for Gen4

Formula E will scrap mid-cycle Evo updates in favour of a token-based development system that will allow manufacturers to introduce controlled upgrades throughout the Gen4 era

Autosport

FIA open to "adjustments" to F1 2026 rules after driver complaints

The FIA has asked Formula 1 drivers for feedback and remains open to adjustments. Nevertheless, according to Nikolas Tombazis, “90%” of the work has been done well

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Domenicali urges F1 'not to panic or overreact' over 2026 rules

Formula 1 chief backs teams and the FIA to get on top of the new regulations and make changes if necessary

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Stefano Domenicali: F1 should "stay calm" over challenging 2026 rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says he 'doesn't understand the panicking' over the series' new 2026 rules, and backs the FIA and teams to fix any issues that may arise

Autosport

Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote

Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy

Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season

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Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026

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FIA to continue F1 start trials as McLaren backs "sensible" changes

The FIA has confirmed it will continue its practice start trials at Bahrain F1 testing, with McLaren encouraged by what it felt were 'sensible' starts on Wednesday.

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Why McLaren is now encouraged by F1 practice starts as Bahrain trials continue

The McLaren F1 team has backed tweaks to give drivers more time on the starting grid to prepare their power units, as trials in Bahrain pre-season testing are set to continue on Thursday and Friday

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Max Verstappen on F1 2026 flaws: ‘I already said that in 2023, but nobody listened’

Max Verstappen says he warned about F1’s new regulations three years ago, but the FIA and other teams did not listen. The Red Bull driver agrees with two of the three points raised by Andrea Stella

The Independent UK

F1 trials unique ‘blue warning’ race start at Bahrain pre-season testing

Safety concerns over the race start have resulted in a trial taking place at the end of each day of testing

The Guardian - UK

‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season

The seven-time world champion is upbeat for 2026 and insists he is ‘more connected to this car for sure’

Autosport

F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

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