A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words ...

Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is ...

There is a dispute between F1s teams over a rule limiting the compression ratio in the new power units for 2026; watch the ...

Zak Brown dismisses rival complaints on Mercedes' 2026 Formula 1 power units, which his McLaren team uses ...

With the turn of the calendar into a new year, there always comes increased anticipation for the new racing season that's to come. As Formula 1 begins the lead-up to its 2026 season, there's already ...

Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...

The engine loophole rumours have sparked much debate.

Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A ...

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by factors such as auto-ignition properties of the fuel, fuel concentration, and residual rate, and growing ...