FIA Chief Dismisses Red Bull ‘Bib’ Controversy: Deems It a ‘Non-Story’ Amid Regulation Compliance

FIA Head Calls Red Bull 'Bib' Controversy a "Non-Issue": "We've Got It Managed"

The FIA shares its perspective on the current situation with Red Bull.

FIA head Nikolas Tombazis has dismissed the controversy surrounding Red Bull's adjustable ride height mechanism, calling it a "non-issue" and stating that the "current circumstances" are now "managed."

Discussions in Austin's paddock have centered on a particular device featured on the Red Bull vehicle.

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Several competing teams expressed worries that Red Bull might be modifying the front ride height of their vehicle while under parc ferme conditions. This action would breach Formula 1 regulations and potentially offer a competitive edge.

Christian Horner, the head of Red Bull, has affirmed that Red Bull is not facing any issues, mentioning that the FIA is "satisfied with the situation."

On Friday, Tombazis, who leads the FIA's single-seater division, provided an explanation about the matter.

In an interview with Sky Sports, he mentioned that during the last race, it was highlighted to them that some designs might enable an adjustment in the front height of the car, a section some refer to as the bib, while in parc ferme.

"We had no evidence or signs that anyone was engaging in such activities, which would definitely violate parc ferme rules. Therefore, we decided that starting from this race, there must be absolutely no chance of such actions taking place. Consequently, if a team had developed a design enabling rapid height adjustments, it would need to be sealed to prevent access during parc ferme."

"Every team has complied with this, and from our perspective, the situation is managed."

"This is definitely not a current issue anymore. We believe we have taken all necessary steps to prevent any allegations."

Tombazis described the current scenario as insignificant, stating that with the championship being so closely contested, such allegations are to be expected.

He mentioned that the championship is very competitive, and people are enthusiastic about one another's vehicles.

"We can’t completely dismiss past races or any suggestions of collusion among teams in such a competitive setting, but at the moment, we think it's not a significant issue."

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