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Lewis Hamilton has had his say over Red Bull’s F1 trick that has prompted an FIA clampdown.
Lewis Hamilton defended Red Bull’s innovative F1 trick, deemed illegal by the FIA, ahead of the United States GP in Austin. The device in question allowed for adjusting the car’s angle in parc ferme, potentially providing performance benefits. Red Bull confirmed their involvement but emphasized that the device was not operated by the driver. Max Verstappen dismissed suggestions of a performance boost, while Hamilton praised Red Bull for their leadership in innovation within the sport and stressed the need for continual evolution and enforcement of regulations. Hamilton noted the challenge in catching up with a team that has been successful for a long time, emphasizing the importance for all teams to innovate and lead rather than lag behind.
