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FIA Clears All F1 Teams on 2024 Cost Cap, Notes Minor Aston Martin Paperwork Breach

The seven-month audit ends speculation by confirming compliance without punishing Aston Martin.

Overview

  • The FIA certified nine teams as compliant and found Aston Martin in a very minor procedural breach that did not exceed the cost cap.
  • Aston Martin submitted unsigned auditor documentation before the March 31 deadline, with the required signature added on April 15 under circumstances outside the team’s control.
  • The matter was settled by an Accepted Breach Agreement reached on September 29, requiring only that Aston Martin cover the administrative costs of the decision.
  • All five power unit manufacturers were also ruled compliant for 2024 after the FIA’s financial review.
  • The FIA said the thorough review spanned seven months, praised full cooperation by teams and PU makers, and effectively dispelled paddock rumors of a major overspend.