During F1 Testing in Bahrain, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff commented on the FIA potentially implementing changes to the compression ratio tests ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, following competitors’ complaints. Recently, the Mercedes engine’s compression ratio has been a hot topic in pre-season discussions. The new 2026 F1 Regulations reduced the…

Day 1 of test 1 at 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is in the books, view the full report and results below. Red Bull Racing (Max Verstappen), Racing Bulls (Arvid Lindblad), Aston Martin (Lance Stroll) and Haas (Esteban Ocon) were the four teams who kept the same driver in all day. During the morning session, Lewis…

As the 2026 season approaches, the F1 paddock has transitioned from a state of curiosity to one of intense political friction. Rival manufacturers are lobbying for an immediate rule change regarding power unit (PU) compression ratios after allegations of rule breaking. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has offered a firm defence of his team’s engine partner:…

McLaren launched their 2026 challenger, the MCL40, with a livestream event from Bahrain, during which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown weighed in on the new era of F1.  The Italian discussed his excitement for the new regulations. All teams face a huge task due to the scale of them. “I look…