The FIA has launched an e-vote with the power unit manufacturers, aimed at introducing a new compression ratio methodology from August 1. The governing body has confirmed the nature of the proposed ...
At first glance, the concept of engine compression is simple enough:It's the ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber and bore when thepiston is at bottom dead center (BDC) versus when it is at ...
Stock car racing engines are all about efficiency. That's because all the simple solutions for making power have either been maximized or eliminated by the rule book. You aren't allowed power adders ...
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 computer generated power stroke of an internal combustion engine, following ignition - Pathompong Thongsan/Getty Images When comparing engine specs for nearly any combustion engine automobile, we ...
The FIA have announced changes to Formula 1's power unit regulations, most notably surrounding compression ratio, which have caused controversy over the winter. When the 2026 power unit regulations ...
Ahead of Wednesday’s expected PUAC vote and F1 Commission meeting, Audi’s Jonathan Wheatley says he has “absolute faith” that the FIA will do the right thing. Formula 1’s all-new technical era has ...