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The FIA introduced technical directives ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. RacingNews365 understands Red Bull asked the questions that prompted the clarifications related to a much-discussed McLaren ploy.
Following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the FIA issued F1 teams new technical directives for the round in Imola, particularly focusing on tyre and wheel bodywork regulations.
McLaren has attracted attention for their innovative tyre and brake cooling method, contributing to their success with five victories in the first six races of the season.
Despite McLaren’s dominance, questions arise after Max Verstappen’s win in Imola and speculation on the impact of the technical directives on the team’s performance.
Reports suggest that Red Bull initiated the FIA’s action, possibly due to monitoring McLaren’s brake drums temperature with thermal imaging cameras.
It is believed that McLaren uses a micro-grid of PCMs inside the drums to control temperature, enhancing tyre performance and thermal management.
This technology provides McLaren a competitive edge by enabling quicker tyre warm-up and superior control over tyre temperatures compared to rivals.
