Engine formula? There is no doubt that the case of the Formula 1 pre-season is that relating to the compression ratio of the 2026 power units, with the Mercedes one suspected of reaching 18:1 with the engine in action, rather than 16:1 as expected from the rest measurement established by the regulation.
This has generated many discussions, with the Federation calling the motorists for a discussion on Thursday 22 January.
The risk is that a power unit manufacturer could have a clear advantage in terms of horsepower, which would then translate into tenths of a second in the pocket compared to its opponents. And the Ferrari engine? From the Ferrari team, a low profile and tight-lipped, even on the engine side. Instead, the team principal of a team powered by the Prancing Horse, Graeme Lowdon, boss of the newly created Cadillac, spoke to Sky Sports News, assuring: “I am very confident and happy, because we have a completely legal engine. With these engines, combustion cannot take place at a compression ratio higher than 16:1. Without going into too much detail, we know that Ferrari has scrupulously respected the current rules. And this gives us a lot of confidence.” Lowdon is thrilled to be collaborating with Maranello for the start of Cadillac’s Formula 1 adventure: “In terms of performance, we work with and support our power unit partner to the fullest and are very happy with our relationship. I can’t speak for the other power units and their interpretation of the regulations, but for me it’s all extremely clear, put in black and white.”
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