Audi has joined calls for the FIA to address a dispute over the engine compression ratio rules for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Several teams and engine manufacturers are concerned that the current regulations could favour some power units over others, potentially affecting performance and fairness on the track.
By adding its voice, Audi is urging governing body FIA to clarify or adjust the rules to ensure a level playing field before 2026 begins. The issue centers on technical details of how engines are allowed to run, and manufacturers want certainty so they can finalize development without being put at a disadvantage.
Audi’s involvement highlights that this concern has grown beyond a small group and now includes major new entrants to the sport, underlining the importance of resolving the matter well ahead of the upcoming season.