P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The back-and-forth technical accusations between Formula 1’s top teams continue with Red Bull accusing McLaren of using water to cool its tyres from the inside.
“The 2024 Formula 1 season has been marked by technical controversies involving McLaren and Red Bull.McLaren faced scrutiny for its ‘mini-DRS’ wing in Baku, prompting a forced abandonment by the FIA.Red Bull’s front-bib adjuster was also under scrutiny, leading to sealing it after pressure from rival teams.Now, Red Bull is urging the FIA to investigate McLaren and other teams for utilizing a tyre cooling trick.A liquid injection method into the tyres before fitting has been discovered, theoretically aiding in limiting thermal degradation.McLaren’s praised tyre preservation has raised suspicions, with liquid found in wheel rims after the Singapore Grand Prix.Scrutineering reports at the Sao Paulo GP Sprint indicated tyre checks, with further investigations by FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis and Pirelli.McLaren and Red Bull’s technical conflicts have escalated amidst on-track competition, with Max Verstappen leading the Drivers’ championship despite Red Bull’s recent struggles and McLaren’s resurgence”
