And to the the step back has arrived. Red Bull has in fact admitted to having broken the budget cap last season and, based on what filters from the paddock, found an agreement with the FIA.
Red Bull-FIA, the details of the agreement
After several meetings held between Horner and the president of Federation Ben Sulayem, an agreement has been reached which provides for a fine (quite salty) and a reduction in the hours in the wind tunnel. There are therefore no sanctions in view of the world championship conquered last year by Max Verstappen. A Red Bull which, should it confirm the agreement, will not be defeated by this decision at all, considering that he will have the entire budget cap available for next season.
Announcement delayed to Mexico
With an agreement that now seems to be found, what is missing for the official announcement? Yesterday was a very sad day for motorsport and in particular for Red Bull. In fact, its founder Materschitz passed away at the age of 78. News that shocked the paddock and which, as stated by the Milton Keynes team in a press release, postpone any dialogues with the FIA for the next Grand Prix.
“Following the passing of Mr Mateschitz, all conversations with the FIA regarding the Cost Cap and next steps are suspended until further notice. The deadline for the deal has been extended and we expect talks to resume mid-week."
