PostedMay 9, 2025underSocial Media
Barcelona, Spain –Formula 1 burns again. This time, the fire ignited an explosive controversy between Red Bull Racing and McLaren, after the Austrian team accused the British team of using an “illegal front wing” in the last Grand Prix. However, Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, did not remain silent and has responded with a hardness that shakes the whole paddock. To put further firewood on the fire,The FIA has just made new tests that could completely change the course of this controversy.
“Tramp the Innovación?”
It all started after the GP classification, where McLaren’s performance surprised even the most optimistic engineers. According to internal sources of Red Bull, the design of the front wing of the MCL38 allegedly “flexed” under certain conditions, granting an aerodynamic advantage that they considered “outside the technical legality.” The Milton Keynes team presented its suspicions to the FIA, requesting formal investigation.
Zak Brown’s response was immediate and fierce. In official statements, the US leader lashed out at Red Bull:
“These accusations are not only false, but deeply hypocritical. Red Bull should be the last team to talk about technical traps. We are within the regulation, and we will try it.”
FIA comes into play
Given the magnitude of the conflict, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) carried out an exhaustive analysis of the McLaren front wing. This Thursday, the governing body of the F1 published an official statement whereDiscard any type of illegalityin the design of the British car.
“After a detailed inspection and controlled flexion tests, it has been determined that the component meets the requirements of the technical regulations of the 2025 season,” said the FIA.
In addition, the Federation attached comparative images and technical data to clear all doubt. With this pronouncement, McLaren is right and the media pressure strategy used by Red Bull is questioned.
Brown’s counterattack: “This has to stop”
With the support of the FIA in his hand, Zak Brown raised the tone even more. In a later press conference, he declared:
“These types of psychological wars do nothing but dirty sport. Red Bull has crossed a line. We will not tolerate our integrity without real evidence. We are open to competition, but with clear rules and mutual respect.”
Brown also called on Liberty Media and the F1 direction so thatsanctions for unfounded accusations are implemented, claiming that these situations deteriorate the image of the championship against fans and sponsors.
Red Bull response?
Until the closing of this edition, Red Bull has not issued a new statement after the resolution of the FIA, but sources close to the team indicated that they are not satisfied with the result. Helmut Marko, main advisor, slipped into an Austrian channel that “the explanations of the FIA do not dissipate all doubts”, leaving open the possibility of future appeals or new inspections.
A dangerous precedent
This incident remembers old disputes in the category, where the line between innovation and the technical trap has been constantly questioned. What happened with McLaren could sit downKey precedentabout how suspicions between teams are handled, especially in such a tight season where each tenth account.
Social networks explode
In parallel, social networks have exploited with thousands of messages of support to McLaren and criticisms of Red Bull. The hashtag#GozakgoIt has become a trend on Twitter, while several former pilots and commentators supported the position of the American.
Among the most prominent, former champion Damon Hill wrote:
“Zak Brown is doing the right thing. You can’t allow a team to set accusations without foundation just because it does not support that you compete from you to you.”
Conclusion:
What seemed a simple technical complaint has become a frontal battle for reputation. McLaren comes out, for now, with his head high, but the war is far from finishing. With more than half season ahead, this confrontation promises to continue feeding headlines and debates worldwide.
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