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The FIA and F1 teams will discuss increasing the cost of deposits paid when appealing in-race decisions, after two failed Red Bull protests against Mercedes this year.
The FIA and Formula One teams are considering raising the cost of deposits for appealing in-race decisions, following Red Bull’s two failed protests against Mercedes this year. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the F1 Commission in London chaired by CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis. Red Bull challenged George Russell’s performance in both the Miami and Canada Grand Prix races, sparking debate about the current €2,000 fee for appeals being too low. The FIA stated that the fees for protests, appeals, and reviews will be reevaluated, along with the introduction of a fee for investigations. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff disclosed that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is looking to raise the protest fee to deter unnecessary challenges.
