![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/max-verstappen-title-fate-decided-as-fia-announce-red-bull-cost-cap-punishment/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_F1-Grand-Prix-of-Mexico-Previews-1.jpg&description=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 penaltyRed Bull overspent in 2021 as Max Verstappen pushed for his maiden F1 drivers' titleMax 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 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. The FIA's announcement revealed that Red Bull had overspent by £1,864,000, which was 1.6% of the total cap. The governing body also acknowledged that a significant proportion of that had come from a tax credit which was not applied correctly – had that not been the case, the figure would have come down to £432,652, or 0.37% of the cap. Red Bull have called a press conference at 5.30pm UK time, where they are expected to go into further detail about the subject. --- There will be more to follow on this breaking news story. We'll bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the b){kind=link}
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.