F1 power units will undergo a major overhaul from 2026, but over the years the sport’s engines have already been through a series of radical transformations. The history of Formula 1 engines can broadly be divided into four major eras: the turbocharged ...

Formula 1 and motorsport governing body, the FIA, will vote on a mid-season ban for a controversial engine design believed to have been pioneered by Mercedes for the upcoming 2026 season.

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs and car aerodynamic shapes changing, but for the first ...

Audi became the first Formula 1 team to test its 2026 challenger on track, and in the process shared a first glimpse of the impending noise that will soundtrack grands prix this season. Now, team boss Jonathan Wheatley hailed the new engine note of the ...

Mercedes enters F1 2026 with an advantage over its customer teams, including McLaren, because it could integrate its engine into the W17 chassis from the start of development. And that, says Bernie Collins, is one of two notable advantages for the Brackley ...

Drivers are always tight-lipped about how good a car is in testing, but in retrospect admit they recognise a poor machine almost immediately. Russell echoes Wolff’s sentiments by at least ruling out the possibility that the Mercedes W17 will be a bad car.

With the turn of the calendar into a new year, there always comes increased anticipation for the new racing season that's to come. As Formula 1 begins the lead-up to its 2026 season, there's already controversy in the sport with accusations of cheating or ...

There are other forms of racing where the cars are designed to be equal (e.g. Race of Champions). F1 and most other series are not that. As others pointed out, there is a long storied history of working around the rules to gain advantage. It seems ...

Questions over a key 2026 engine rule have prompted rival teams to seek FIA clarification, placing Mercedes and Red Bull under closer scrutiny. Ferrari, Audi, and Honda urge FIA to clarify 2026 F1 engine compression ratio rules. FIA acknowledges the ...

In just 16 days, the newest generation of Formula 1 cars will take to the track for the first time at Barcelona, commencing a new era. Not only do the new chassis feature active aerodynamics, but also new engines, which are a near split 50-50 between an ...