Mercedes and Red Bull facing tough questions as storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes | Giles Richards

Jan 21, 2026 - 16:00
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Mercedes and Red Bull facing tough questions as storm brews over new F1 rules loopholes | Giles Richards

Compression ratios will be at the top of the FIA’s agenda in a meeting with F1 teams to head off growing fears before the 2026 season gets underway

Unveiling their new engine in Tokyo should have been a significant moment for Honda to celebrate but behind the scenes, the storied grand prix team – as well as plenty of their Formula One rivals – are worried that a looming row over new engine regulations is threatening to overshadow the opening of the 2026 season.

So significant is the concern that it will be the key topic of discussion at a meeting between the FIA and the engine manufacturers set for Thursday before the first day of pre-season testing at Barcelona. Continue reading...

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