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Mercedes faces a potential disqualification from the F1 Australian Grand Prix, as rivals lobby the FIA for a rule change on engine compression ratios.
Mercedes is potentially facing disqualification from the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix due to rivals lobbying for a rule change on engine compression ratios.
The controversy over engine compression ratios escalated during the Bahrain test, putting all Mercedes-powered cars at risk of disqualification in Australia.
Rivals are aiming to secure a supermajority to urge the FIA to close the engine compression ratio loophole exploited by Mercedes.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff trusts that their engine design complied with existing rules despite concerns over potential disqualification in Australia.
Wolff emphasized the importance of following the governance process in the sport and expressed readiness to accept any decision made by the FIA regarding engine regulations.
While there are fears that changes to regulations could impact Mercedes’ future prospects, Wolff ruled out legal action and emphasized cooperation with any rule changes decided by the governing body.
