Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says the team will accept the result of a vote by the power unit manufacturers regarding a possible change to compression ratio rules.

The organization's announcement could finally bring a huge contention point regarding the 2026 regulations to a close if the rule change goes ahead - and potentially hurt Mercedes.

The FIA has confirmed it will continue its practice start trials at Bahrain F1 testing, with McLaren encouraged by what it felt were "sensible" starts on Wednesday.

F1 has overhauled its car and engine designs for the 2026 season, placing a greater emphasis on energy management.

A single line in the technical regulations has sparked months of debate — here’s how the compression ratio saga unfolded and what happens next.

The FIA is clamping down on an engine loophole within the new regulations, that a particular team has exploited with successful results.

The FIA has submitted a proposal for F1s engine rules to be changed during the 2026 season after lobbying from Mercedes rival power unit manufacturers; watch the last day of the final week of testing on Friday from 6.

FIA single seater director Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1’s governing body is trying to resolve the topic of compression ratio limits before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.This year’s new power unit regulations restrict the compression ratio of the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder to 16:1,

F1's star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport's new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.

As always, here are the top stories from today, Wednesday 18th February. F1 returned to the track on Wednesday for the final week of winter testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Mercedes setting the 'benchmark' both in terms of lap time and mileage.