Red Bull removes controversial device after talks with the FIA

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Red Bull has confirmed they have a ride-height adjustment device on their car, which would be illegal to use during and after Qualifying. After talks with the FIA they agree to make changes.

The big story ahead of the United States Grand Prix, is that some teams have suspected a rival team had a ride-height adjustment device on their car, which would be illegal to use under ‘parc ferme’ conditions.

More specifically, this device would allow a team to make changes to the car’s ride height during and after Qualifying, which is forbidden under ‘parc ferme’ rules.

They brought their suspicions to the FIA, and Red Bull later confirmed the device was on their car, but stated that they could not use it once the car is fully assembled.

After talks with the FIA they agreed to make changes to their car.

“Yes, [it] exists, although it is inaccessible once the car is fully assembled and ready to run,” a Red Bull spokesperson said.

“In the numerous correspondence we have with the FIA, this part came up and we have agreed a plan going forward,” the spokesperson concluded.


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In an earlier statement the FIA said it had “not received any indication of any team employing such a system”, but confirmed the use of such a device would be against the rules, and added that it was increasing its monitoring at the United States Grand Prix and in the future.

“Any adjustment of the front bib clearance during parc ferme conditions is strictly prohibited by the regulations,” the FIA statement read.

“While we have not received any indication of any team employing such a system, the FIA remains vigilant in our ongoing efforts to enhance the policing of the sport.

“As part of this, we have implemented procedural adjustments to ensure that front bib clearance cannot be easily modified.

“In some cases, this may involve the application of a seal to provide further assurance of compliance,” the statement concluded.

Of course, one important question remains: how long did Red Bull have this device, and was it illegally used in the past?

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