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The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

Mercedes AMG has been at the centre of F1's latest controversy surrounding engine compression ratios and a loosely worded loophole.

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