The FIA has announced the punishment Red Bull will receive for overspending during the 2021 F1 season, which includes both a significant fine and a sporting penalty
Max Verstappen’s maiden Formula 1 world title is safe after the FIA decided against docking points as punishment for Red Bull breaching cost cap rules.
F1’s governing body accused the team of a “minor” overspend during the 2021 season. Red Bull initially denied this, but it later became clear that there had been a mix-up over whether or not some specific details would or would not be included in the budget cap.
Red Bull and the FIA have come to an ‘accepted breach agreement’ over the issue, which sees the team take responsibility for breaking the rules and accept a punishment. They will be forced to pay a hefty fine of £6m as a result, with a sporting penalty on top.
But while it was in the FIA’s power to retrospectively dock points from the team or their drivers, they decided instead it would be more appropriate to dock the team some vital aero testing time in 2023. This could significantly hamper Red Bull when it comes to their car development for the following season.