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The FIA has tightened up the Right of Review process used by F1 teams to challenge decisions by shortening the time window and introducing a fee.
Teams now have a reduced time frame of 96 hours, instead of the previous 14-day period, to submit a Right of Review request after the end of a competition, with a potential 24-hour extension granted by FIA stewards in exceptional cases. In the 2023 season, Aston Martin (Saudi Arabia) was the only team successful in its Right of Review, while Ferrari (Australia), McLaren (Austria), and Haas (USA) had their cases dismissed. This change is reflected in the updated International Sporting Code, specifying the 96-hour deadline with the possibility of extension. Furthermore, teams must now pay a upfront deposit of €6000 for any appeal, regardless of whether it is carried out or not, as stated in the revised ISC. The deposit can only be refunded if the Right of Review is upheld, unless fairness dictates otherwise and is outlined in the sporting regulations.
