The Red Bull F1 team faced scrutiny ahead of the United States Grand Prix over allegations of a device on the RB20 that could alter ride height under parc fermé
F1 team faced scrutiny ahead of the United States Grand Prix over allegations of a device on the RB20 that could alter ride height under parc fermé conditions. While theof any wrongdoing, it visited the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes to conduct a thorough investigation before delivering a final verdict.
Reports eventually revealed that Red Bull was the team in question, with its RB20 car suspected of housing such a device. However, Red Bull defended its practices, explaining that any ride height adjustments on the RB20 would require disassembly, making changes in parc fermé impossible. However, the FIA extended its front bib device investigation to Red Bull's factory, stating it "takes any such issues very seriously and seeks to investigate them in addition to all the regular checks." Following additional checks, the FIA found no evidence that Red Bull had violated the technical regulations. As reported on
“Similarly, it is the prerogative of the F1 teams to bring to the attention of the FIA any concerns about the compliance of their competitors’ with the regulations, and this phenomenon is clearly intensified in championships where there may be closer competition for the ultimate prize, as has been the case in 2024.
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