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The FIA has issued an apparent response to suggesting post-race F1 scrutineering isn’t wide-ranging enough – following the exclusion of two of the four cars checked for plank wear in the US GP
e process of post-race scrutineering is considered important and valuable by the FIA, Formula 1’s governing body. They believe that the current methods of checks have been in place for many decades and teams are aware that any part of the car could be inspected at any time. Non-compliant findings can result in severe consequences. Although it is impossible to cover every parameter of every car in the limited time available after a race, the random selection of cars to be inspected is seen as valuable. The F1 technical team relies on their experience and data from various sources and sensors to determine what is checked. In the recent United States Grand Prix, besides plank wear checks, thorough inspections were conducted on other aspects of the cars, such as floors, noses, chassis, mirrors, and wings. Fuel and oil samples were also taken and analyzed. Overall, the FIA stressed that the process is important for ensuring compliance and uncovering any lack of compliance.
Source: The Race
