Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, with a tweak to the regulations set for June 1 and a further change in ...

Formula 1 manufacturers have approved changes to the engine testing rules for 2026 following the compression ratio row that has lasted through the offseason. In December, it emerged that Mercedes had ...

Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.

Hamilton fears Mercedes’ pace edge may have a controversial ...

Compression: An automotive term used by everybody, forever. Let's get into some detail and maybe develop a better understanding. Pressure, and more pressure: It's a must-have to produce power within ...

An unconfirmed theory about how Mercedes and Red Bull have circumvented F1’s power unit compression ratio regulations has ...

European automakers are trying to wring every possible fuel-economy advance from gasoline engines to meet upcoming tougher European Union carbon dioxide emission levels. The technology push already ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While browsing auto repair and maintenance tools at your local parts store, you've likely come across compression testers like the Orion Motor ...

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 ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...