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Engine saga over? FIA closes controversial Mercedes loophole
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28/02/2026 at 13:2128/02/2026 at 13:28 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Formula 1’s simmering engine row has finally boiled over – and the FIA has moved decisively to slam the lid shut. On Saturday morning, motorsport’s governing body confirmed that a targeted amendment to the 2026 power unit regulations has been unanimously approved by the sport’s engine manufacturers, closing a compression-ratio loophole that rivals believed Mercedes had cleverly exploited. The change comes just days before the 2026 season roars into life at the Australian Grand Prix, drawing a decisive line under one of the paddock’s most politically charged...
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