The governing body of Formula 1, the FIA, now selects a random car after each race to be opened and inspected. You will do in-depth engineering reviews to ensure the cars are compliant and approved in Formula 1. The inspection will also ensure teams meet the $ 145 million cost cap.
The FIA issued a statement on this:
To conduct deeper technical reviews of vehicles in the championship, the technical delegate routinely and randomly selects a vehicle at each post-race event for deeper dismantling, compliance testing, and software and system reviews. Additional checks can also be carried out on the participant’s other vehicle. The additional checks do not replace the usual routine of the FIA on Formula 1 racing weekends.
The exact rules regarding the cost cap remain between the FIA and Formula 1 teams. The rules were not published by any of the parties involved. No penalty was imposed by the FIA in the event of a rule violation. Any team that spends more than the agreed cost cap may receive a penalty that sets an example for the rest of the teams. Popular theories suggest that if teams are violated, the FIA will impose fines, and most fans believe disqualification would be a long way off.
Why is Formula 1 now in your sights?
The FIA has always been lenient towards Formula 1. There were regulations like the “Examination Rule” that were applied to other FIA sporting events, but not to Formula 1.
A lack of full control in the series has sparked controversy, protests and drama in the paddock. In recent seasons, Racing Point’s (now Aston Martin) illegal braking system and Renault (now Alpine) illegal braking assistants have created controversy in the paddock. These illegal aids could easily be used by the teams as there was no pre-race test.
The new system was first used in Formula 1 at the Grand Prix weekend in Bahrain. Sergio Perez ‘Red Bull and Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri have been extensively investigated by the FIA. Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes was also checked for its fuel sample. Nine other cars were checked for oil consumption.
The aim of the FIA is to keep car compliance and teams within a strict cost limit. This shows the ability of the Formula 1 teams to develop cars under strict conditions.
The new test system could bring more competition to the track and more unforgettable moments for Formula 1 fans. Sport has never been short of controversy and politics. The addition of this new inspection system makes it harder for teams to interpret FIA regulations differently, which means a fairer race between teams.
Also read: The driver salaries for the 2021 Formula 1 season have been announced
Published 10 Apr 2021, 22:46 IST
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