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A key meeting between F1’s power unit manufacturers and the FIA is taking place today, as the FIA’s single-seater director addresses the row.
FIA single-seater technical director Nikolas Tombazis expressed the governing body’s aim to avoid legal battles following the first race amidst a technical dispute. Reports over the winter suggested Mercedes and possibly Red Bull had a system to surpass the 16:1 compression limit for the 2026 engine, potentially gaining a performance advantage. The use of expanding metals could enable the compression ratio to exceed limits without detection during on-track measurements, leading to discontent among other engine suppliers Ferrari, Honda, and Audi. A meeting on January 22 aimed to address the issue, with discussions on potential tighter regulations for 2027. Tombazis emphasized the importance of clarity and avoiding controversies to ensure a smooth start to the racing season without unnecessary legal disputes.
