Mercedes engines and compression ratios: The F1 Commission will decide – AUTOhebdo program no. 22

For the 22nd AUTOhebdo show, we are looking at the controversy surrounding the compression ratio of Mercedes engines, on which the F1 Commission will meet this week.

Published 09/02/2026 à 18:45

Michael Duforest

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Mercedes engines and compression ratios: The F1 Commission will decide – AUTOhebdo program no. 22

For this 22nd edition of L'Émission AUTOhebdo, a detailed look back at the compression ratio affair, where the rivals of Mercedes Benz accuse the German engine manufacturer of having circumvented the letter of the regulations to gain an advantage of up to fifteen horsepower, and three tenths per lap.

In this week's Question, we also look at the unveiling of the Cadillac F1 livery during the Super Bowl, and the American team's grand debut in Formula 1, after a rather rapid process, and the need to build a team from scratch. We will also see the return of Enzo Deligny, the French driver who will compete in the season of F3 at Van Amersfoort Racing, after initially signing with Prema.

The side of MotoGPThe driver transfer market is expected to heat up in the coming weeks, so we're taking a look at the drivers who have already signed for 2027, and the most persistent rumors of recent days. Let's focus on Asia. Le Mans Series in Abu Dhabi and the NASCAR to Winston-Salem for our results from last weekend.

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00:00 – Opening credits and introductions
01:21 – Formula 1: Mercedes engine and compression ratio
12:30 – The Weekly Question: Will the Cadillacs be in the points before the halfway point of the season?
25:25 – Formula 3: Enzo Deligny leaves Prema for VAR
31:25 – MotoGP: Where do the transfers stand?
40:04 – Weekend results (ALMS and NASCAR)

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