Five top car manufacturers supply the engines for 2026’s new generation of Formula One

The first real controversy of F1’s new era. The engine rules set out a compression ratio of 16:1, a measurement of how tightly the pistons squeeze the mixture of fuel and air before it ignites. In theory, a higher ratio means more power.

It emerged that Mercedes has found a potential advantage with its new engine for the 2026 season relating to the compression ratio limits.

Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.

Sky Sports F1s Bernie Collins explains the major changes to cars and engines for the new season and how it will impact the racing; watch the Australian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1, with track act

Ahead of the dawn of what is arguably F1's biggest-ever rules shake-up with all-new cars and engines, just how important -- and foreshadowing -- will the Australian Grand Prix be?

The 2026 Formula One season fires up in Melbourne on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix. The following looks at what has changed in a new era for the sport:

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

F1 has the biggest rule change in its history with engines, chassis, tyres and fuel all subject to new regulations. We look at what it all means.

A quick morning run through Melbourne's parks and tree-lined boulevards is about the only free time Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley can allow himself ​as the rebooted Formula One outfit prepares for the Australian Grand Prix.

The F1 pecking order remains shrouded in mystery ahead of the 2026 season. But the Ferrari team seems to have an edge its rivals can't copy