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F1 engine - explained

How do F1 engines work? What are the differences between a Formula One engine and a normal car engine? In this video I give a ...
The wings will open (reducing drag) on the straights and close (increasing downforce) in the corners, with the cars operating ...
The 2026 season will see huge changes to what Formula One cars look like, how they operate, and ultimately, how races might ...
The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1's engine manufacturers are aligned in principle on a future move to V8 power units, but felt it didn't make financial sense to fast-track them before 2031.
Having the best driver means a lot, but in Formula 1, without the strongest engine and car, it can mean very little. In 2025, there are ten teams in F1, but there are far fewer engine suppliers. There ...
This article is part of our Forever Forward series, which is showcasing the ways Formula 1 is innovating for the 2026 season. Few things split Formula One fans like the power behind the championship’s ...
Mercedes and Red Bull face scrutiny as rival teams push the FIA to clarify a key 2026 engine rule, raising the possibility of ...
You're here because you find automotive technical minutiae fascinating. While there's plenty of cool engines in passenger cars — oddities like the Honda S800's roller bearing crank that needs no oil ...
For millions of fans who follow Grand Prix racing year-round, the closest they will get to the adrenaline rush of driving a Formula 1 car is through an onboard camera. These small cameras, known as ...
Ford says that the internal targets for Red Bull’s 2026 power unit have been met, but admits there is always “some ...