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FIA CONFIRMS MAJOR LOOPHOLE IN NEW 2026 FORMULA 1 POWER UNITS
Nikolas Tombazis confirms an F1 engine loophole as Mercedes exploits compression ratios, leaving Ferrari and Audi fuming for 2026.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis just confirmed what the paddock’s been buzzing about: at least one Formula 1 team has pulled off a power unit trick that’s already causing a storm before the new season even starts.
The switch to new power units hasn’t just shaken up the tech; it’s brought new names onto the grid. Renault’s out, but now we’ve got Audi finally joining, Honda back in the mix, and Red Bull Powertrains up and running. And with Cadillac backed by General Motors joining soon, the lineup looks fresher than it has in years.
A big reason for all this change? The rulebook now splits power 50-50 between combustion and electric energy, steering F1 in a new direction. But here’s the thing: Mercedes spotted a loophole and ran with it.
It all comes down to the compression ratio inside the engine. The FIA checks it at ambient temperatures and expects a ratio of 16:1, but Mercedes figured out how to bump it up to 18:1 when the engine heats up at race pace. That little trick gives them more efficiency on track.
Naturally, their rivals aren’t happy. Ferrari, Audi, Honda—they’re all fuming. The FIA’s now scrambling to sort things out before the Australian Grand Prix. No one wants this to end up in court.
Tombazis explained why the rules were written this way in the first place. “There are all these pistons moving, turning the crankshaft, pulling air and fuel in. Designing engines to hit high compression ratios isn’t easy.
“When we set these regulations, we wanted to bring in new manufacturers. It worked—now we’ve got five, and another on the way. If we hadn’t changed things, we’d probably be down to two by now, and that’s a problem.
“Newcomers always start behind. We had to level the playing field, or they’d never catch up, especially with cost caps and development limits. It’s still tough, but at least now it’s possible.
“That's why we simplified some things and cut costs. The compression ratio was one of those changes. We dropped it from 18:1, which was barely reachable, to 16:1 as a compromise.”
The FIA admits, without naming names, that some teams have found ways to push the ratio higher. The goal now is to fix the loophole before the season begins.
“These engineers are clever and always looking for an edge. Some found ways to increase the ratio when the engine’s hot, and that’s what we’re talking about now,” Tombazis said.
“We’ve spent a lot of time trying to solve this. We want it sorted before the first race. The competition should happen on the track, not in the courtroom. That’s the aim.”
CHARLES LECLERC REPORTEDLY OFFERED €100M DEAL TO JOIN ASTON MARTIN
Charles Leclerc enters 2026 facing a "now or never" season at Ferrari amidst rumors of a massive €100M offer from Aston Martin.
Charles Leclerc knows what’s at stake in 2026. He calls it his “now or never” season with Ferrari. By the time this year wraps up, he’ll have driven more races for Ferrari than almost anyone—only Michael Schumacher will have done more.
Now, Schumacher turned Ferrari into a winning machine. Leclerc, on the other hand, is still chasing his first real shot at the championship. He’s been close—the runner-up to Max Verstappen in 2022—but he finished almost 150 points behind. That’s not exactly nipping at Max’s heels.
Last year? Honestly, Ferrari flopped. They didn’t win a single Grand Prix. The only thing they had to celebrate was Lewis Hamilton’s Sprint Race win in China, and that was hardly enough. So, people are already wondering: if Ferrari’s 2026 car disappoints, does Hamilton stick around? And what about Leclerc—does he really want to keep waiting?
It turns out Leclerc’s management hasn’t just been sitting around hoping for the best. They’ve been quietly checking out other teams for months, looking at options for 2027. The big worry? Ferrari might drop the ball again and give him another car that can’t compete. Leclerc’s been down this road before—every time Ferrari looks promising, they can’t seem to turn it into something real.
You can see why Leclerc might consider leaving. He’s considered one of the best qualifiers on the grid, maybe the best. But there’s this nagging thing: out of 27 pole positions, he’s only turned eight into wins. Some folks say that raises questions about how he handles races when it really counts.
Still, if Leclerc suddenly became available, every team would be interested. Red Bull has come up as a potential landing spot, especially if Verstappen moves on. Mercedes and McLaren would probably put him at the top of their list if they had an opening. But then there’s Aston Martin. They’ve got Honda, Adrian Newey, and, if Fernando Alonso retires after 2026, a clear spot for Leclerc to step in as their number one. Lawrence Stroll, their boss, isn’t shy about spending big to get his way.
Word is, Aston Martin’s already made Leclerc an offer. If you’re any team in Formula 1, you’d love to sign him. The bigger question is whether any of them can actually give him what he wants—a car that can finally win it all.
So, the way Ferrari start the next season? It’s going to shake up everything. Both Hamilton and Leclerc are expecting more. If Ferrari can’t deliver, don’t be surprised if the driver market explodes.
OSCAR PIASTRI BREAKS SILENCE ON "STRESSFUL" BATTLE WITH VERSTAPPEN AND NORRIS
Oscar Piastri reflects on leading the 2025 F1 title race for 15 rounds and reveals the "streamlined" McLaren rules for 2026.
Oscar Piastri didn’t leave Abu Dhabi as a Formula 1 world champion, but he’s still looking at 2025 with a sense of optimism.
For most of the season, Piastri led the drivers’ championship. He looked set for glory until a string of mistakes tripped him up—right when Lando Norris hit his stride. It stung, sure, but let’s not forget: this was only Piastri’s third season in F1. He’s already got nine Grand Prix wins, and he’s still learning compared to some of the veterans.
Everyone expects Piastri to snag a title at some point in his career. 2025 just wasn’t his year. Even so, he managed to soak up the experience and actually enjoy the fight.
He talked about it on The Fast and The Curious podcast. They asked if he enjoyed the 2025 season, even with all the pressure from battling Norris and Verstappen for the title.
“Yeah, I did,” he said. “Winning is usually more fun than losing, obviously, but the whole experience was pretty great.”
Piastri spent 15 weekends at the top of the standings during that marathon 24-race season. He didn’t get the championship, but he still found moments to savour.
There was pressure, of course. “Fighting for a championship comes with a lot of stress,” he said. “But I remember walking into the press conference in Abu Dhabi—just seeing the line of photographers and journalists waiting to get in. That was a cool moment. It felt like I was part of F1 history. There were definitely times I could enjoy it, even right as it was happening. That mattered a lot to me.”
As for McLaren, Piastri hasn’t been shy about what he thinks needs to change. Some people think that the way the team managed their two drivers left him a bit uncertain in the garage, which ultimately cost him.
He told F1.com that he’s already talked with Zak Brown and Andrea Stella over the winter break about what to fix.
“As soon as the season ended, we all knew there were things we could do better,” he said. “Yeah, we had a great year, but we didn’t nail everything. It was important for all of us to be clear about what we want to change going forward. We’ve had some good talks about how to make that happen and what it’ll actually look like.”
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