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F1 Power Unit Makers to Vote on Compression Ratio Measurement Change

Five F1 power unit manufacturers will vote on a proposed change to how engine compression ratios are measured, a tweak that could take effect over the summer break.

Formula 1's five power unit manufacturers are set to vote on a proposed tweak to the measurement of engine compression ratios. The change could be implemented during the summer break before the 2026 season.

The 2026 regulations specify a compression ratio of 16:1, down from 18:1 last year, and the new method would adjust how this ratio is measured, potentially affecting engine performance.