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F1 manufacturers and the FIA have made progress in agreeing a new way for compression ratios to be measured, but don’t expect any rules to change just yet
Formula 1 manufacturers made progress in discussions with the FIA regarding the measurement of compression ratios in hot engine conditions on Thursday, but actual implementation of a new procedure is not expected in the near future. The FIA brought together engine technical experts from all competitors to address concerns over potential exploitation of compression ratio rules, particularly by Mercedes and Red Bull-powered teams. Allegations suggest that these teams may be utilizing innovative designs to boost engine performance by exceeding the 16:1 compression ratio limit under hot running conditions. While a consensus was reached on a new system for measuring compression ratios, the timeline for its introduction remains uncertain. Further talks will involve manufacturer bosses to consider proposing changes to F1 technical regulations, which would require formal approval through the governance process. Despite these developments, it is unlikely that any immediate changes will impact the current rules and measurement practices in Formula 1.
