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Red Bull Ride-Height Device Controversy

The FIA concludes no rule breach occurred, despite ongoing concerns from rival teams about Red Bull's ride-height adjustments.

  • Red Bull's ride-height device, used by drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, has been under scrutiny for potentially violating Formula 1 regulations.
  • FIA confirmed Red Bull's system complies with regulations but acknowledged the challenge of investigating past potential misuse.
  • McLaren and other teams have raised concerns about Red Bull's ability to adjust ride height during parc fermé conditions, which would be illegal.
  • Red Bull's Christian Horner dismissed the allegations as paranoia, stating that the system is inaccessible during races and complies with open-source regulations.
  • To prevent further controversy, the FIA has sealed the device, despite lacking evidence of any past rule violations.
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