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Oscar Piastri feels Red Bull’s ‘illegal’ parc ferme trick could warrant further questions, after claiming it was ‘clearly breaking’ F1 rules.
Oscar Piastri believes Red Bull may face scrutiny if their performance drops following the exposure of their parc ferme trick. Red Bull confessed prior to the United States Grand Prix in Austin that they were the team under investigation for potentially using a device to adjust the bib or T-Tray under the car in parc ferme conditions, a violation of technical regulations. The FIA has inspected the system at the Austin pit-lane and confirmed compliance with regulations, with Max Verstappen claiming pole position for the sprint race. Piastri expressed concerns over the legality of Red Bull’s device and referenced previous rear-wing debates involving McLaren. Piastri indicated that the situation should be addressed by senior figures at McLaren and shared his focus on performing to the best of his ability despite the controversy. Time will tell if the device has a significant impact on performance, with the ultimate judgment lying with McLaren’s Zak Brown and Andrea Seidl.
