AdvertisementThe issue centers on how Mercedes and Red Bull have identified a potential performance advantage in the interpretation of the engine rules on cylinder compression. This is significant: the F1 teams were very close in lap times by the end of the previous car design era last season. Following meetings last week, Red Bull suddenly shifted its position. We want to have clarity on that.”AdvertisementThe final designs of all F1 engines for the season will be approved for use on Mar. Other teams could potentially protest the eight cars running the Mercedes engine if the rules are kept as they are now.

Source: International New York Times February 12, 2026 16:06 UTC