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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner thinks “moaning” Formula 1 title rival McLaren is ‘lighting fires” with its criticism of RB20’s front bib adjusting device to distract from its own legality issues
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes McLaren is using criticisms of Red Bull’s front bib adjusting device to divert attention from its own legality issues. Red Bull has acknowledged the device’s existence but claims it hasn’t been used to manipulate the floor height under parc ferme conditions. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, has raised doubts about Red Bull’s explanation and questioned the FIA’s involvement in sealing the device. Horner defends the device, stating it has been openly available for over three years and can only be accessed when certain components are removed. He suggests McLaren’s criticism is a distraction tactic, pointing out controversies surrounding rear wings and McLaren’s mini-DRS rear wing trick. The FIA is satisfied with Red Bull’s compliance with regulations, while McLaren insists their rear wings have passed all tests and made minor modifications. The FIA’s single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, clarifies that the FIA closed the loophole to prevent potential exploitation in the future and considers the current situation a non-issue.
