The FIA has weighed in on the compression ratio debate arising from an unavoidable clever interpretation of the 2026 F1 Regulations.
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FIA weighs in on the compression ratio debate arising from a interpretation of 2026 F1 Regulations

In an interview posted on the FIA’s YouTube Channel, FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and FIA Single Seater Technical Director Jan Monchaux talk about the 2026 F1 Regulations and weigh in on the compression ratio debate. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 Regulations, the FIA lowered the compression ratio limit from 18:1 to…

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Payton Westcott secures a Mercedes-backed seat with PREMA Racing for the 2026 F1 Academy season alongside an Italian F4 campaign.
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Payton Westcott set for 2026 F1 Academy season with PREMA Racing and Mercedes support

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Payton Westcott has secured a place on the 2026 F1 Academy grid, with Mercedes also announcing its support for the American teenager. Westcott will race in Mercedes colours during her rookie F1 Academy campaign, while also contesting a parallel programme in Italian Formula 4. Although demanding, this dual schedule has…

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MP Motorsport's Tim Tramnitz during the 2025 F3 season. The German driver is set to step in for Michael Shin during the 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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Tramnitz to step in for Michael Shin at Hitech during 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona

21 year-old Tim Tramnitz is set to step in for Michael Shin at Hitech TGR during the 2026 F3 pre-season test in Barcelona this week. A shoulder injury has sidelined Shin, with Tramnitz returning to the championship after enjoying a strong sophomore campaign last year. In 2025, Shin competed in the Formula Regional Oceania and…

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