Formula 1 is edging towards its first major dispute of the 2026 era, with a possible engine loophole fuelling tension ...

There is intrigue surrounding a niche element of the F1 2026 regulations. PlanetF1.com dives in to explain what it all means.

Reports have surfaced that some manufacturers have asked for clarification because Mercedes and potentially Red Bull Powertrains may have found a way to increase the compression ratio of their ...

It was widely anticipated that Formula 1’s 2026 regulation overhaul would spark controversy.  However, the debate has erupted ...

The Porsche-Hilite technology is comparatively simple, and could be offered to every automaker if and when VCR comes to market. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

F1 is bracing for its first major political firestorm of the 2026 era, due to a potential loophole in the engine regulations.

However, one basic difference is that compression-ignition engines utilize a much higher mechanical compression ratio, typically on the order of 14-22:1. A reason for this is that air only, instead of ...

Barely has the current season ended than two manufacturers are the subject of speculation relating to exploitation of a loophole in the 2026 regulations.

A fundamental difference between gasoline and diesel engines is that a gasoline engine uses spark ignition while a diesel engine uses compression ignition. Before we delve deeper, let's understand how ...

The demon of engine knock is something an owner of a traditional high-performance Pontiac knows all too well. An engine designed when 102-octane high test was at almost every fuel station in the ...