The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

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A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Lewis Hamilton addressed rumors of a Mercedes compression ratio advantage after Day 1 of Bahrain testing, calling for a level ...

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