Method 1’s governing physique has rejected complaints from Purple Bull and Ferrari concerning the legality of the entrance wings on the McLaren and Mercedes vehicles.
Purple Bull and Ferrari believed the entrance wings flexed excessively and weren’t compliant with the foundations.
However the FIA stated on Tuesday: “All entrance wings are at present compliant with the 2024 laws.”
Purple Bull and Ferrari haven’t responded to requests for remark.
Neither group has formally objected to the wings on the McLaren and Mercedes.
However the FIA was conscious of their issues and issued its assertion in response to feedback after Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix from Purple Bull group principal Christian Horner, the group’s motorsport adviser Helmut Marko and Ferrari’s Frederic Vasseur.
Horner stated: “The laws are very clear and that is an FIA situation. Clearly they’re examined and so they move, however then you must have a look at the wording of the laws.
“It’s an FIA situation, so we’ll depart it and belief in them to cope with it.”
Marko stated: “The entrance wing of McLaren and Mercedes have to be analysed.”
Vasseur stated: “It is a dialogue that I do not need to have with you. I’ll have it with [FIA single-seater director Nikolas] Tombazis.”
The complaints had been raised within the context of the rise in competitiveness of the McLaren and Mercedes vehicles in current months.
Purple Bull dominated the beginning of the season, however discover themselves underneath growing strain from McLaren in each drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
The world champions admit they don’t but know the answer to dealing with issues that are affecting the competitiveness of their automotive, and after Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix Max Verstappen stated: “For the time being, each championships will not be practical.”
Verstappen, who has not gained a race because the Spanish Grand Prix in June, has a 62-point championship lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris with eight races to go – and 232 extra factors accessible.
McLaren are simply eight factors behind Purple Bull within the constructors’ championship.
