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McLaren CEO Zak Brown wants Red Bull Formula 1 management, along with staff past and present to “sign an affidavit” proving its front bib device hasn’t been used illegally.
The Red Bull RB20 features a front bib adjuster listed on the FIA’s open-source parts list for three years, accessible from the footwell when the car is not fully assembled. Suspicions arose during the US Grand Prix that Red Bull may have used the device under parc ferme, leading to the FIA sealing it for inspection. McLaren’s Team Principal, Zak Brown, pushes for a thorough investigation into the device’s history and demands a signed affidavit from Red Bull’s senior leadership and mechanics affirming no knowledge or use of the device. Brown believes modifying a car in parc ferme is a clear violation of regulations and demands severe penalties if Red Bull is found guilty. This ongoing saga highlights the tension between teams and the FIA over technical compliance in Formula 1.
