What Is An Atkinson Cycle Engine And Why Do Automakers Use It?

You're probably familiar with the standard combustion process that powers most cars, but some engines use a more efficient ...

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

The cars, now energy-starved, must be driven cleverly to keep recharging the battery across a lap. Tactics such as dropping ...
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How the rotary engine works — and why it’s so different

Pop the hood on a classic Mazda RX-7 or RX-8 and the engine bay looks […] ...

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

F1’s 2026 rules set a 16:1 compression ratio limit for engine cylinders. This caps how much the engine can squeeze fuel ...

Mercedes F1 Engines Under Scrutiny As Rivals Line Up Against Compression Trick

A late rule change could turn the 2026 season on its head.