McLaren will continue to seek a resolution over a loophole which could hand Racing Point and other teams an advantage in the 2021 F1 season, despite the FIA stating the rule in question will not be withdrawn.
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Perez believes his Racing Point future is secure and Vettel rumours will “go away”
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez says he is not concerned about his future at Racing Point despite sightings of Sebastian Vettel with senior members of the team’s staff in recent weeks.
Racing Point confirms Perez’s return for Spanish Grand Prix
2020 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez will return to the cockpit this weekend after Racing Point confirmed he has tested negative for Covid-19.
Will the Racing Point row go all the way to the appeal court?
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Posted onWhile Racing Point prepare to challenge their penalty, Ferrari have taken Renault’s side in the row, and a battle over F1’s identity has begun.
Williams also decides against Racing Point appeal
2020 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has joined McLaren in confirming it will not appeal against the verdict on Racing Point issued by the FIA stewards last week.
Ferrari and Renault confirm appeals over FIA’s Racing Point decision, McLaren withdraw
2020 F1 season
Posted onFerrari and Renault will proceed with appeals against the decision issued by the FIA stewards on Racing Point’s use of Mercedes-sourced brake ducts, but McLaren will not.
Wolff “happy to go to court” as Horner calls for FIA to examine Mercedes’ role in Racing Point case
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he has no concerns over any examination of Mercedes’ role in the Racing Point legality row.
Racing Point given reprimand for running disputed brake ducts again
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point have been reprimanded for running their disputed rear brake ducts again in today’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Lawrence Stroll “extremely angry” over Racing Point verdict and “appalled” by rivals
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point co-owner Lawrence Stroll has spoken for the first time on the penalty issued to the team two days ago, saying he is “extremely angry” over the decision.
Wolff has “zero worry” Racing Point appeal may find Mercedes broke rules
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has no concern his team could be found in breach of the rules if appeals against the FIA’s decision on Racing Point go ahead.
Racing Point “99% sure” Perez will return for Spanish Grand Prix
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point CEO Otmar Szafnauer says he is “99% sure” Sergio Perez will be able to drive for the team in next week’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Bottas snatches pole from Hamilton as Hulkenberg puts Racing Point third
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onValtteri Bottas took pole position from Lewis Hamilton with the final lap of qualifying, securing a front-row lock-out for Mercedes.
Racing Point and Williams also give notice of intention to appeal brake duct verdict
2020 F1 season
Posted onRacing Point is appealing against the FIA’s decision to penalise the team for breaking the sporting regulations. Meanwhile Williams has joined three other teams in appealing the same decision.
Ferrari, McLaren and Renault notify FIA they intend to appeal against Racing Point penalty
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari, McLaren and Renault have notified the FIA they intend to appeal today’s ruling on Renault’s protest against Racing Point. At least two of the three believe the penalty issued was too lenient.
Hulkenberg enjoying “much better” start to second weekend at Racing Point
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg says he’s made a better start to his second weekend as a substitute for Sergio Perez having worked in Racing Point’s simulator since last weekend.
Brown: FIA verdict shows Racing Point’s claim over how RP20 was designed is ‘BS’
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the FIA’s verdict on Racing Point shows the team’s claim it only used photographs to copy Mercedes’ 2019 car is “BS”.
Renault considering appeal to demand stronger penalty for Racing Point
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRenault is considering whether to appeal against the penalty which was handed down to Racing Point this morning over its use of brake ducts which were designed by Mercedes.
Analysis: How Renault’s Racing Point protest led the FIA to revise its rules on ‘clone cars’
2020 F1 season
Posted onAfter a painstaking investigation, the FIA ruled Racing Point’s copy of Mercedes’s rear brakes did violate F1’s rules. Dieter Rencken examines how they reached their verdict and assesses its wider impact on the sport.
FIA vows to ban Racing Point-style copying in 2021
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA says it will prevent teams from producing whole copies of rivals’ cars in the manner Racing Point has this year.
Revised championship positions following Racing Point’s penalty
2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Posted onRacing Point have been given a 15-point deduction by the stewards. They have fallen from fifth to sixth in the constructors’ championship.