Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits Red Bull has set the F1 2026 standard after Bahrain testing, with superior energy deployment worth « a second per lap » on straights over consecutive laps.
Wolff Admits Red Bull, Not Mercedes, Is F1 2026 Benchmark After Bahrain Lire la suite »
Zak Brown confirms confidence that Mercedes-powered cars will compete in Melbourne despite rivals’ push to change compression ratio testing rules that could threaten the Silver Arrows’ alleged 30-40 HP advantage.
Zak Brown: Mercedes Engines Will Race in Melbourne Despite « Typical F1 Politics » Lire la suite »
Toto Wolff has launched a scathing attack on competitors questioning the legality of the Mercedes 2026 engine amidst a new controversy.
Wolff Attacks Rivals Over 2026 Engine Legality Lire la suite »
The engine manufacturers’ meeting yielded no significant decisions regarding the compression ratio measurement controversy, to the dismay of competitors complaining about Mercedes and Red Bull’s solutions. The alleged 10-13 horsepower advantage remains in place for 2026.
FIA Engine Meeting Ends in Stalemate: Mercedes and Red Bull Keep 2026 Advantage Lire la suite »
Alpine has officially fired up its 2026 Formula One challenger, the A526, marking the first time a Mercedes engine has run at Enstone since 2015. The historic moment signals Alpine’s dramatic shift from Renault power to a customer partnership with Mercedes.
Alpine A526 Fires Up: Mercedes Engine Roars at Enstone for First Time Since 2015 Lire la suite »
The FIA has given early approval to Mercedes and Red Bull’s combustion‑chamber concepts for the 2026 power units, creating tension among manufacturers and raising questions about regulatory grey areas.
FIA Clears Mercedes and Red Bull Engine Concepts Ahead of 2026 F1 Rules Lire la suite »
As F1 prepares for 2026, a massive controversy is brewing. Mercedes and Red Bull are accused of exploiting a compression ratio loophole worth 0.4s per lap, leaving the FIA with an impossible choice.
F1 2026 Engine Controversy: The Loophole & FIA Dilemma Lire la suite »
As Alpine prepares for 2026 with Mercedes power, comparisons to Brawn GP’s 2009 miracle are inevitable. However, team boss Steve Nielsen explains why modern F1 makes such a scenario impossible.
Alpine Rules Out a Brawn GP Style Miracle for 2026 Lire la suite »
