Engine Regulations
FIA approves last-minute rule changes for 2026 Australian Grand Prix
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The FIA has approved several last-minute adjustments to the Formula 1 regulations ahead of the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Key changes include closing an engine compression ratio loophole and tweaking the qualifying format, though some issues like energy management remain unresolved. These updates aim to address technical controversies and ensure fair competition from the start.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has approved unanimous changes to how engine compression ratios are measured in the 2026 power units, effective from 1 June. The decision addresses concerns raised by manufacturers including Audi, Ferrari, and Honda over Mercedes' compliance during hot operating conditions. The revisions aim to ensure fairness while maintaining the 16:1 limit introduced to attract newcomers to the sport.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed indifference to the outcome of an upcoming electronic vote on Formula 1's compression rule clarification. The FIA plans to introduce a revised checking method amid concerns from rival manufacturers. Wolff suggests the issue is overstated.