F1 Team McLaren team CEO Zak Brown enters the paddock before the Sprint Race at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix on October 19, 2024 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed serious concerns over Red Bull’s controversial bib device on the floor of their car, calling for the FIA to provide clarity on whether it gave the reigning champions a performance advantage. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, ahead of the 2024 USGP, Brown emphasized the need for answers regarding the device, which reportedly helps adjust the car’s ride height between qualifying and the race.
Red Bull admitted to having the device but claimed it was inaccessible to drivers from the cockpit, contrary to suspicions. The FIA has since sealed the device in Parc Ferme, ensuring it cannot be tampered with.
Brown, when asked by Sportskeeda, confirmed that McLaren’s concerns were genuine, stressing that any advantage gained by Red Bull must be fully investigated. He expressed confidence in the FIA to conduct a thorough investigation and added that McLaren’s rear wing had passed all compliance tests, ensuring their car was fully legal.
