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The FIA has weighed in after Zak Brown called for cost cap penalties over unfounded team complaints, following Red Bull’s scrutiny of McLaren after the F1 Miami GP.
The FIA responded to Zak Brown’s call for cost cap penalties over baseless team complaints following Red Bull’s scrutiny of McLaren post the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri claimed a 1-2 victory for the Woking-based squad, with the papaya duo finishing over 37 seconds ahead of third-placed George Russell in Miami. Red Bull maintained concerns about the legality of the McLaren MCL39 after the race, especially regarding its remarkable ability to cool the tires efficiently. Zak Brown humorously addressed the accusations by drinking from a ‘tire water’ labeled bottle on television in Miami. The serious F1 issue led to a proposal for a £25,000 fine out of a team’s cost cap for unproven allegations. FIA’s president Mohammed Ben Sulayem backed Brown’s proposal but suggested doubling the fine amount and contemplating if it should be part of the cost cap regulations. Ben Sulayem, addressing various critical decisions ahead of the FIA presidency campaign, reaffirmed his stance on the ban of profanity in official FIA press conferences. The upcoming FIA General Assembly on 12 December marks a crucial period for Ben Sulayem as he navigates potential rivals and key decisions aiming to secure another term as head of the governing body amid ongoing controversies.
