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Several F1 teams have been in discussions with the FIA over suspicions an unspecified team has been circumventing parc ferme rules between qualifying and the race to engineer a noticeable advantage.
The FIA will be cracking down on a potential violation of parc ferme rules at the United States Grand Prix in Austin this weekend, amid suspicions of an F1 team adjusting ride height of cars between qualifying and the race. Concerns have arisen regarding a certain team possibly altering the front bib clearance for advantage, breaching technical regulations. The accused team could be exploiting the ability to adjust front bib clearance from inside the car, making it undetectable during checks. The FIA has engaged in discussions with teams over the issue and will implement procedural adjustments to prevent unauthorized modifications to front bib clearance. While no concrete evidence of a violation exists, the governing body aims to ensure compliance and fair competition in Formula 1.
