Formula One to revise controversial rule at centre of Mercedes engine row
Guardian Sport
by Guardian sport and ReutersFebruary 28, 2026
Amendments to 2026 regulations approved unanimously
Mercedes had been suspected of gaining an advantage
Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, and rival engine manufacturers have reached a compromise solution to tackle the controversy surrounding Mercedes that had threatened to overshadow next week’s start of the season in Australia.
The sport is entering a new era with the biggest changes in decades to the engine and chassis regulations. Engine compression ratios have been a major talking point, with Mercedes suspected of exploiting a loophole to gain performance through the thermal expansion of components and there is talk of possible protests after the Melbourne race. Mercedes have said any change will make no difference to them.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/28/2026