F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

Formula 1’s five power unit manufacturers are set to vote on a proposed tweak to how engine compression ratios are measured, which could come into force over the summer break.
The 2026 power unit regulations prescribe an engine compression ratio of 16:1, down from 18:1 last year. That compression ratio has always been measured at ambient temperature when the engine isn’t running, so it doesn’t …Keep reading
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Why Red Bull has “zero concerns” about Verstappen losing interest in F1

Of all 22 drivers on the grid, Max Verstappen has so far been most outspoken about the new technical regulations.
The four-time world champion described it as “Formula E on steroids” and added during a Dutch media session that there was a period last year when he preferred not to test the 2026 car in the simulator, simply because the feeling was so poor.
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FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test

Formula 1’s governing body the FIA will experiment with tweaked start procedure timings at Bahrain’s second pre-season test amid safety concerns.
The FIA will trial a longer start procedure at the end of each day’s running in Bahrain pre-season testing to alleviate team concerns.
F1’s 2026 rules have placed a much bigger emphasis on electric energy regenerated under braking, while doing away …Keep reading
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Verstappen doubles down on criticism of F1 2026 regulations

Max Verstappen has doubled down on his criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, stating the championship must “stay away” from becoming Formula E.
The four-time world champion caused a huge stir during last week’s Bahrain pre-season test, when he labelled the new F1 rule set as “anti-racing” and “Formula E on steroids”. 
This comes as the F1 power unit is now more reliant …Keep reading
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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc pips Norris on morning of day four

Charles Leclerc kicked off the final week of pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by going fastest in Bahrain, as the top teams asserted their dominance over the midfield.
The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s on prototype tyres inside the opening hour of Wednesday’s morning session, 0.070s slower than the benchmark from last week. 
This was the second session Leclerc had …Keep reading
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