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Toto Wolff outlines the impact of the FIA potentially implementing changes to compression ratio tests ahead of the 2026 F1 season.

Wolff on potential changes to FIA compression ratio tests ahead of 2026 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz9 minutes ago7 minutes ago05 mins

During F1 Testing in Bahrain, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff commented on the FIA potentially implementing changes to the compression ratio tests ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, following competitors’ complaints. Recently, the Mercedes engine’s compression ratio has been a hot topic in pre-season discussions. The new 2026 F1 Regulations reduced the…

Day 1 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results below.

2026 Bahrain F1 Testing | Day 1, Test 1 results

James O'Connor3 hours ago3 hours ago02 mins

Day 1 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results below. Red Bull Racing (Max Verstappen), Racing Bulls (Arvid Lindblad), Aston Martin (Lance Stroll) and Haas (Esteban Ocon) were the four teams who kept the same driver in all day. During the morning session, Lewis…

Adrian Campos shares how Campos Racing develops young drivers, creating clear pathways to F1 and nurturing the next generation of talent.

“We want to help drivers reach F1”: Adrián Campos Jr on building pathways for young talent at Campos Racing

Shania Wallage6 hours ago13 hours ago04 mins

For Campos Racing Team Principal Adrián Campos Jr, success has never been measured solely by trophies, but by preparing young drivers for the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1 (F1). That vision came to fruition last season when Isack Hadjar completed his progression through the junior ranks and earned his place on the Formula 1 grid….

As 2026 nears, McLaren's Zak Brown defends Mercedes’ PU amid compression ratio accusations, framing the dispute as standard F1 politics.

McLaren backs Mercedes in F1 2026 PU dispute

Kavi Khandelwal1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

As the 2026 season approaches, the F1 paddock has transitioned from a state of curiosity to one of intense political friction. Rival manufacturers are lobbying for an immediate rule change regarding power unit (PU) compression ratios after allegations of rule breaking. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has offered a firm defence of his team’s engine partner:…

Zak Brown in Abu Dhabi GP 202, months before the MCL40 Launch and f1 2026 season.

Stella and Brown on the challenges ahead with McLaren F1 MCL40

Savannah Lenz1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

McLaren launched their 2026 challenger, the MCL40, with a livestream event from Bahrain, during which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown weighed in on the new era of F1. The Italian discussed his excitement for the new regulations. All teams face a huge task due to the scale of them. “I look…

Led by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin is the final team on the grid to have unveiled its 2026 F1 season challenger. At a special launch event in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the team removed the covers from their 2026-season car, the AMR26.

Newey shares insight on design process behind Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 challenger

Shermaine Wong1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Led by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin is the final team on the grid to have unveiled its 2026 F1 season challenger. At a special launch event in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the team removed the covers from their 2026 car, the AMR26. At the launch event, Team Principal Adrian Newey spoke on his design philosophy behind…

The FIA has weighed in on the compression ratio debate arising from an unavoidable clever interpretation of the 2026 F1 Regulations.

FIA weighs in on the compression ratio debate arising from a interpretation of 2026 F1 Regulations

Rebecca Malitz2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

In an interview posted on the FIA’s YouTube Channel, FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and FIA Single Seater Technical Director Jan Monchaux talk about the 2026 F1 Regulations and weigh in on the compression ratio debate. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 Regulations, the FIA lowered the compression ratio limit from 18:1 to…

2026 F1 livery launch overview

Ewout Albrecht2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

With the start of the season in Melbourne quickly approaching, the teams are revealing their 2026 challengers in quick succession. Missed one? Fear not, we have listed the 2026 F1 cars in a neat little livery launch overview below. Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Racing was the first team to reveal their 2026 challenger….

Aston Martin has unveiled its 2026 F1 season livery, revealing the paint scheme that will addorn the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26.

Aston Martin reveal livery for 2026 F1 season

Nicolas Lopes2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Aston Martin F1 have revealed the livery for the all-new AMR26, which will be raced by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, and overseen by Adrian Newey, in the 2026 season. It marks a significant milestone for the Silverstone-based squad. The new paint scheme includes the iconic British Racing Green used for the past few seasons,…

McLaren F1 Team launch their 2026 livery, hoping to replicate their 2025 dominance with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

McLaren reveal their 2026 F1 livery

Imogen Hayhurst2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

McLaren, the reigning F1 Constructors’ World Champions two years in a row, launch their much anticipated 2026 livery on the MCL40. The Woking-based team have risen to success in the last 2 years, winning the 2024 and 2025 Constructors Championships along with their British driver Lando Norris winning the F1 World Drivers’ Championship last season….