With every passing day the Mule provides opportunities beyond our original expectations. Since the 467ci engine belongs to HPP editor Tom DeMauro, it is at our beck and call. This affords HPP the ...

You've probably heard racers talking about leakdown testing as a method of verifying engine condition. Being a hot rodder, you've probably performed a similar function by using a compression tester to ...

Formula 1 manufacturers have approved changes to the engine testing rules for 2026 following the compression ratio row that has lasted through the offseason. In December, it emerged that Mercedes had ...

FIA announces updated 2026 regulations, including new engine testing after Mercedes PU scrutiny, plus a series of rule tweaks ...

According to ESPN, the FIA will introduce stricter engine compression tests from June 2026, requiring Formula 1 teams to meet ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Some rival teams have suggested Mercedes found a way for components to behave differently when they heat up during use. To address that, the compression ratio will be controlled in both hot and cold c ...