While engine performance across manufacturers has largely been balanced in recent years, the 2026 changes could deliver significant, potentially decisive gains. In 2014, when F1 first introduced hybrid engines, Mercedes emerged with by far the best, setting it on course for eight consecutive world championship wins through to 2021.

The McLaren F1 is widely considered one of the greatest sports cars ever made and a lot of its appeal is derived from the fantastic powerplant.

Formula 1’s engine manufacturer’s are set for two meetings with the FIA, both aimed at defusing the simmering dispute over compression ratios.

Honda has kicked off its new partnership with Aston Martin by launching its 2026 power unit during an event in Tokyo.

The German marque will make its debut as a factory F1 team in 2026, the year new regulations will come into play

Red Bull Powertrains boss Ben Hodgkinson would love to see Formula 1 unleash a full “gloves-off” engine fight between manufacturers.

Ferrari may have caught a bit of a break ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, thanks to an unexpected helping hand from Cadillac. Cadillac were one of the first teams to take their new car out on track,

Red Bull decided to stuff a turbo into a briefcase and have an engineer hand-deliver it to Ford in Michigan. Custom agents had other plans.

Mercedes has impressed during Barcelona's 2026 F1 testing, showcasing strong straight-line speed and race pace. George Russell reported positive feedback on driveability and energy deployment, with the team appearing to have efficiently integrated its new power unit.