Engine Regulations
Toto Wolff urges F1 rivals to focus on their own engines amid complaints
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed rivals' concerns over his team's 2026 power unit, telling them to 'get your shit together' and stop seeking distractions. The controversy centers on the interpretation of engine compression ratio rules, with manufacturers like Ferrari, Honda, and Audi questioning potential loopholes. Wolff insists Mercedes' setup is fully legal and compliant with FIA regulations.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, held a meeting with engine manufacturers on Thursday to address concerns over a potential loophole in the 2026 power unit regulations. Manufacturers agreed on a methodology to measure compression ratios in hot-running engines, though no immediate rule changes are expected. The controversy centers on Mercedes and Red Bull allegedly gaining a performance edge through heat-expanding materials.
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Audi has joined calls for the FIA to investigate potential loopholes in the 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations concerning compression ratios. Manufacturers like Mercedes and Red Bull are accused of using materials that allow higher ratios at operating temperatures, potentially gaining up to 15bhp. A key meeting is set for January 22 to discuss dynamic measurement methods.