P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toto Wolff believes Mercedes could be “screwed” if a key F1 vote goes against his power units.
Toto Wolff explained that Mercedes could face difficulties in a crucial F1 vote regarding the alleged compression ratio engine trick. The debate revolves around potentially changing how the compression ratio is measured, shifting from ambient temperatures to hot engine conditions. The outcome could reveal if Mercedes’ engine exceeds the allowed 16:1 compression ratio when not measured under normal circumstances. The Power Unit Advisory Committee comprises key F1 manufacturers and regulatory bodies, necessitating a supermajority vote for rule alterations. If the FIA and FOM support the change, Mercedes HPP’s engine trick may be exposed, leading to potential technical regulation breaches for all power units by the 2026 season’s homologation deadline.
