P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA admits to having a “weakness” in the current rule-set as Red Bull defends its engine swap for Max Verstappen at F1 Brazil GP.
The FIA has acknowledged a “weakness in the current regulations” as Red Bull supported its “legitimate” engine switch for Max Verstappen at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The issue of cost-cap regulations resurfaced post-race at Interlagos. Red Bull chose to install a new engine in Verstappen’s RB21 after a Q1 exit in qualifying. The engine change proved successful as Verstappen stormed through to reach the podium from the pit lane. McLaren questioned if Red Bull’s swap would impact cost-cap allocations under the rules governing spend limits. The FIA recognizes a potential loophole in the regulations regarding power unit changes prompted by reliability or performance reasons. Red Bull remains confident in the validity and necessity of their actions within the rule-set.
