Formula 1: the International Federation upheld Ferrari’s objection. The new regulations from the next MIami grand prix on May 3rd
Ferrari’s protest hit the mark: the international federation prohibited Mercedes and Mc Laren from exploiting a safety rule that allowed the cars of the two teams to turn off the electric motor just moments before the end of the fastest lap. Mercedes and Red Bull managed to exploit all the electric power on the final straight before the finish line, suffering the sudden cut of the electric horsepower and the consequent ’emergency block’ for 1 minute only in the cool-down lap or return to the pits. This solution was permitted by the regulations, but had caused some discontent among rival teams, who asked the FIA for explanations. The Federation intervened, banning this trick.
Ferrari’s complaint
Was Ferrari to report this problem to the FIAfocusing his objection on the security risks resulting from this trick. The FIA has therefore decided to eliminate this stratagem starting from the next Miami Grand Prix on 3 May and in a statement sent to all the teams it explained: “While the possibility of deactivating the MGU-K remains available to the teams, The use of this function for purposes other than legitimate ones will not be tolerated”i.e. emergency situations. Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, Alpine (Mercedes powered), Red Bull and Racing Bulls will therefore have to change their habits.
