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Looking at that graph, you would think the increase in thermal efficiency from the current F1 engines is, like, the biggest advance in the ICE since..well, forever?
Jet ignition. Actually it's the biggest single advance in ICE efficiency since... The overhead valve.
With it, gasoline engines get better thermal efficiency than diesels, without the toxic particulates, sulfur, or inability to rev.