PenaltyWatch Blog
Updates, Analysis, and Deep Dives into F1 Regulations.
Announcements
2026-03-01
What is PenaltyWatch? The Ultimate F1 Steward Decision Tracker
Stop guessing who was at fault. Discover how PenaltyWatch gives you live steward decisions, telemetry analysis, and AI verdicts in your pocket.
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Regulation
2026-02-15
Mercedes' 18:1 Compression Ratio: Innovation or Loophole?
Mercedes has found a way to increase the compression ratio to 18:1 in running conditions, sparking controversy among rivals.
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Regulation
2026-02-15
One penalty was already issued in 2026. Here's why.
Valtteri Bottas returns to F1 with Cadillac in 2026, but he starts with a grid drop from 2024. Discover the regulatory quirk that kept this penalty alive despite rule changes.
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