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FIA meeting confirmed amid Mercedes and Red Bull ban fears
The FIA has confirmed that a meeting is scheduled before the 2026 F1 season to address concerns regarding a potential ban on Mercedes and Red Bull.
The focus has been on reports of a loophole in the new power unit regulations that could give these teams an advantage over their competitors.
This loophole supposedly involves manipulating geometric compression ratios, which are changing from 18:1 to 16:1 for the 2026 season.
Mercedes and Red Bull are said to have found a way to adjust the compression ratio during a lap, raising questions from other power unit suppliers and leading to a meeting for clarification.
The upcoming meeting on January 22 will discuss the alleged loophole and other new regulations, including the shift to 50-50 electric and internal combustion engine power in 2026.
Fans are buzzing as Audi recently tested a 2026 car with the new power units, featuring increased emphasis on electrical energy and sustainable fuels to align with F1’s carbon neutrality goal by 2030.
