Ferrari chief delivers ‘shame’ verdict on engine compression ratio proposal

The Ferrari team principal said he remains confident in the process being followed, while admitting some frustration over the timing, which will further delay a final decision on the engine compression ratio.

Toto Wolff decided not to turn the debate over Mercedes’ engine compression ratio into a major showdown.

Speaking in Bahrain, Wolff downplayed the controversy, describing it as an issue that had been blown out of proportion from the outset. He explained that Mercedes would have understood a stronger reaction had the proposed figures actually been approved, but stressed that the matter ultimately had no real impact on the team.

Whether the current framework remained in place or shifted towards revised regulations, he said, would not change anything significant for Mercedes, making a prolonged fight unnecessary.