How 3D-Printed Pistons Let F1 Engines Bend the Rules on Compression

A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing ...

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel before burning it — the more you squeeze, the hotter it gets and the more power ...

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff tells F1 rivals to ‘get your s— together’ on engine scrutiny – does he have a point?

Other F1 teams have raised concerns about Mercedes and Red Bull finding an engine loophole - a topic that is set to remain in the spotlight.
Hosted on MSN

Here’s How Mercedes-Benz is Using Formula 1 to Make Better Electric Cars and Hybrids

Yes, the technology transfer from racetrack to road is real and becoming more important in the EV era. “Racing improves the breed.” There was a time when this old automotive aphorism indeed rang true.
Design News

Mercedes-Benz CTO Reveals F1 Tech Transfer & Synergies in Road Car Development

Design News took the opportunity at the 2025 IAA Munich Mobility Show to chat with Mercedes-Benz chief technology officer Markus Schäfer about his views on the engineering value of the team to ...