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The FIA wants to close the door on the Red Bull front bib adjustment device row – but can it really do so? Edd Straw gives his take…
According to FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, the discussion around the Red Bull bib adjustment controversy at the United States Grand Prix is significantly more intense than warranted. The FIA has taken action to address the issue and hopes it will put an end to the ongoing debate. The Red Bull adjuster now has a seal applied to prevent any potential illegal adjustments under parc ferme conditions. Despite the seal’s implementation, suspicions regarding historical actions remain, although the parts in question are ‘open-source components’ accessible to all competitors. Both the FIA and Red Bull have acknowledged the design’s existence and compliance, with the FIA confirming the system has been in use for several years. The FIA is confident that the immediate sealing of the adjuster resolves any ambiguity surrounding potential rule infractions.
