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Audi chief Mattia Binotto has addressed the compression ratio trick ahead of a key FIA meeting.
Audi’s chief technical officer, Mattia Binotto, expressed his hope for a crucial FIA meeting with power unit manufacturers following the Mercedes engine trick controversy. The alleged trick involves allowing a higher compression ratio than regulations permit while the car is running on the track, with potential performance advantages.
There is currently no on-track testing for measuring compression ratios, resulting in a loophole that could permit increased power output while seeming compliant during checks.
The Mercedes HPP trick is estimated to offer a 0.3s advantage per lap at the Albert Park circuit, potentially impacting overall race performance significantly.
The FIA is set to hold a meeting on January 22nd to address the issue, with Binotto emphasizing the need to develop a real-time measurement methodology for compression ratios in operating conditions.
While Binotto highlighted the competitive nature of Formula 1 and the importance of enforcing regulations, he also stressed the need for trust in the FIA to address and resolve such controversies effectively.
