Helmut Marko hints Red Bull’s banned F1 car trick might be used as distraction from ‘other problems’
Helmut Marko suggests Red Bull's banned F1 car trick may serve to distract the sport other ongoing issues on the grid.
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Helmut Marko and RB20 (via IMAGO)
The T-tray case involving Red Bull has stirred up quite a bit of controversy among their rivals. The clever trick that enabled the Milton Keynes team to adjust the car’s height during the race has drawn accusations of illegality from competitors. However, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko insists that the bib is completely legal and that both the FIA and other teams were aware of it.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner asserted that the trick has been in place for three years and hasn’t changed recently under Parc Fermé conditions. He also took aim at McLaren CEO Zak Brown, criticizing him for complaining about their clever innovation and calling it illegal.
Meanwhile, advisor Helmut Marko recently spoke up to clarify that the device is entirely legal. The Austrian stated they had already informed the FIA and other teams about it. He emphasized that while changing the height level between qualifying and races is prohibited, Red Bull has not engaged in that practice.
The system is perfectly legal and was known to all the teams . We had already informed the FIA about it, that says it all You cannot change the height level between qualifying and the race. That’s the main thing, there’s nothing illegal.
Helmut Marko told SkySportsF1
Helmut Marko stated that the FIA was aware of the situation, noting there were no sanctions or changes to regulations. The ongoing discussions about the issue seem puzzling, leading them to believe this chatter diverts attention from McLaren’s challenges. As a direct rival in the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, McLaren has faced increased scrutiny.
This is especially true following the mini-DRS incident banned by the FIA after the Baku race. In light of these concerns, McLaren urges the FIA to investigate thoroughly, focusing particularly on the RB20’s setup and performance.
The FIA already knew. There was no sanction, nothing has changed compared to before ,I don’t understand all the chatter about it. Maybe someone wants to divert attention from other problems.
Helmut Marko stated.
FIA’s single seater head confirms Red Bull banned trick no longer a story
Nikolas Tombazis stated that the FIA is closely monitoring the situation and has no worries about Red Bull or the device in question. He no longer sees it as a significant issue but acknowledges that some teams are closely watching each other. This is because of the tight battle especially between Red Bull and McLaren, indicating the latter is stirring things up.
Tombazis insists they have done everything necessary to prevent accusations. He recognizes that in a competitive environment, teams get excited about each other’s cars and that’s normal. However, he believes that right now, it’s no longer a story and legal if not done under parc ferme conditions.
I think it’s certainly not a story from now on, I think we’ve done all that’s needed to stop there being any accusations.
Nikolas Tombazis
Certainly, The FIA has permitted Red Bull to use the T-tray during practice. This component complies with regulations and can be utilized throughout practice sessions. However, any changes made to it during the parc fermé conditions, which start after qualifying and last until the race, would be considered illegal.
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