Red Bull was handed with a hefty blow from FIA after being found guilty of breaching the cost cap. The Milton-Keynes team was the only team to have breached and overspent the $145M budget cap. Additionally, they were also guilty of a procedural breach along with Aston Martin Racing.

Red Bull Racing were deemed guilty of exceeding the cap by $2.2 million last season. However, the FIA did admit that the cost would have been significantly lower if not for RBR wrongfully submitting incorrect tax reports. Moreover, Christian Horner questioned the FIA how their rivals had the information of a potential breach by Red Bull.

Red Bull was informed about the breach in Japan. However, their rivals were already demanding a strict investigation since the Singapore GP, which happened a week ago. They were fined $7 million and 10% reduction in wind tunnel and aerodynamic testing capabilities for 2023.

Meanwhile, former F1 driver for Ensign, Tiff Needell, has urged Horner to accept the penalties and “let it go”. Tiff Needell said, “Horner now demanding an investigation into how their breaking of the cost cap was leaked! Just let it go Christian, you’ve won both titles, just let it go.”

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Despite the bump in their road, it has not let Red Bull deter their ambition. They cruised to a double-championship win this season with Max Verstappen clinching his second title and Red Bull winning constructor’s title for the first time in 9 years.

Christian Horner hopes Red Bull fine money is put to good use, hints helping the W-series

Christian Horner hopes their $7 million fine can be used to help fund the recently suspended W-Series. The W-Series’ last 3 rounds were cancelled due to lack of funds. Subsequently, Jamie Chadwick was crowned the champion for a third year in a row.

Horner said, “It’s an enormous amount of money and obviously it’s down to the FIA what it chooses to do with that money. We just hope it gets put to good use.”

He also stated, “Obviously, we see championships that are struggling at the moment and hopefully it can do some good.”

The W-Series cancelled three remaining races in the calendar. The U.S. GP in Austin, followed by two races at Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez at the end of the month.

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Despite FIA’s fine, Red Bull will continue to develop their fantastic RB18 car and build on their current season. However, with the reduction time penalty handed to them, it’ll be interesting how they cope up with their rivals. Can Red Bull win a three-peat next season?