P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari and Mercedes have each confirmed changes have been made to their respective Formula 1 challengers amid a new technical directive instigated by Red Bull.
Red Bull raised concerns to the FIA about teams exploiting a loophole in plank wear regulations with satellite skids. Ferrari and Mercedes were implicated, leading to a FIA technical directive to ban them before the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Both Ferrari and Mercedes confirmed adjustments to their cars in response. Ferrari’s Fred Vassuer questioned the directive’s approach but chose not to engage in a technical dispute, prioritizing the title chase. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff acknowledged changes to their floor setup, as did Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer Jock Clear. While teams like Red Bull were unaffected, rivals like Haas and Alpine had to adapt due to the new regulations. The impact of the directive remains uncertain for teams across the Constructors’ championship standings, as the competition intensifies.
