T-Tray Red Bull case, FIA visits Milton Keynes: final outcome on controversial matter. Red Bull: the T-tray case can now be officially considered closed.

Following the controversy that erupted during the United States Grand Prix weekend at the Austin circuit in Texas and continued in the days afterward, the T-tray case can now be officially considered closed. During the Circuit of the Americas weekend, federation delegates had already applied seals to the area in question to prevent any future use and to monitor the situation.

As reported by motorsport.com in recent minutes, the FIA visited Red Bull’s Milton Keynes headquarters last week to thoroughly investigate the matter and check for any possible misuse of the device in the recent past.

No Irregularities Found
“The FIA regularly reviews and monitors teams’ compliance with technical, sporting, and financial regulations in F1,” the federation stated – “This may involve random checks at circuits or inspections and investigations at team factories. Likewise, it is the prerogative of F1 teams to bring any concerns about their competitors’ compliance with the regulations to the FIA’s attention.” – the report informs.

“This phenomenon is clearly intensified in championships where competition for the final prize can be tighter, as has been the case in 2024. The FIA takes any such issues very seriously and aims to investigate beyond all regular checks it conducts during race weekends and beyond. As part of this evaluation process, FIA technical representatives visited Red Bull’s headquarters to thoroughly investigate recent accusations regarding the front floor design and its usage. This investigation concluded that there was no violation, confirming the stance taken by the FIA during the United States Grand Prix in Austin.”

Regarding the so-called ‘watergate’ incident, which arose during the Interlagos weekend, the federation also found no irregularities: “In parallel, during the recent Brazilian Grand Prix, the FIA investigated recent allegations that competitors were using water to manage tire overheating.”

“No evidence suggesting irregular behavior was found. We consider both issues closed. However, we will continue to monitor the situation closely.”