FIA Eliminates Engine Loophole Before 2026 Reset; Mercedes Power Units Face Scrutiny

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FIA Closes Engine Loophole Ahead Of 2026 Reset: Mercedes Power Units Under Spotlight

With rivals crying foul over Mercedes’ much-talked-about “engine trick" ahead of the 2026 F1 season, let's take a deeper dive to understand what all the fuss is about (AFP)

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News18•28-02-2026, 17:30

FIA Closes Engine Loophole Ahead Of 2026 Reset: Mercedes Power Units Under Spotlight

•FIA amends Formula 1's 2026 engine regulations, ending political tension over compression ratios.
•New rules cap internal combustion engine's geometric compression ratio at 16:1.
•Rival teams suspected Mercedes of exploiting original wording for performance gain.
•From June 1, 2026, compression ratios must comply with 16:1 limit at both ambient and 130°C operating temperatures.
•Mercedes, supplying McLaren, Williams, and Alpine, faces a tight deadline to ensure compliance.

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