P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s front bib device raised eyebrows in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix paddock, especially from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who branded it “outrageous.”
Last Thursday, reports surfaced about a front bib height adjustment device located deep within the Red Bull RB20 footwell, prompting the FIA to seal it after rival teams raised concerns. McLaren CEO Zak Brown called for an investigation by the FIA to determine if the device had been used under parc ferme conditions. The device, reportedly a fixture on Red Bull cars for three years, is inaccessible when the RB20 is fully assembled, leading the FIA to close the matter. While the FIA found no concrete evidence of foul play and lacked suitable measures to verify any irregularities, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff expressed dissatisfaction, questioning the purpose and design of such devices. Christian Horner, Red Bull’s Team Principal, defended the adjuster as a publicly available component, aiming to downplay the controversy surrounding his team.
