With the result confirmed, Verstappen remains P4 in Miami and holds just a slim six-point lead over Russell in the Drivers’ Championship. As the battle between Mercedes and Red Bull heats up, all eyes now turn to the next round, where the rivalry promises to be even fiercer.
In an official statement released Sunday evening, the FIA clarified: “We have thoroughly reviewed data, including thermal telemetry and team procedures, and found no evidence that McLaren employed any illicit techniques for cooling their tyres or brakes. McLaren has remained fully compliant with the technical regulations throughout the Miami Grand Prix weekend.”
his comes after Red Bull reportedly conducted its own private investigation, using thermal imaging to monitor McLaren’s car temperatures, and informally raised concerns that the Woking-based team might be using questionable cooling methods to gain an advantage.
McLaren Kacing CEO Zak Brown hit back earlier in the weekend, telling Christian Horner’s team to “put up or shut up,” while Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also defended McLaren, saying he had “no doubt” in their integrity
Max Verstappen, who finished fourth behind George Russell in Miami, also weighed in after the FIA’s verdict “Look, we all want to win, but you can’t just start accusing teams every time they beat you. McLaren has done a great job, and as drivers, we focus on improving on track, not pointing fingers.”
The FIA’s statement specifically addressed whether AcLaren had crossed the line, adding: “There is no indication that McLaren breached rules through hidden or unapproved methods. We consider the matter closed unless new, substantive evidence emerges.”
This announcement puts to rest the Red Bull-led suspicions at least for nov as the grid turns its focus to the next Grand Prix, where competition is expected to remain fierce.
