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FIA to Ban Red Bull Sidepod Loophole for 2027
FIA closes Red Bull's aerodynamic loophole ahead of 2027 season.
In brief
FIA closes Red Bull's aerodynamic loophole ahead of 2027 season. FIA will ban Red Bull's sidepod design trick in 2027 technical regulations after team exploited a 20mm radius loophole. Originally reported by Motorsport.
FIA targets Red Bull loophole
The FIA plans to ban Red Bull's sidepod aerodynamic trick in 2027 technical regulations.
Red Bull's sidepod trick
Red Bull exploited a 20mm radius loophole in the floor body stay to create sharper undercuts.
Audi copied Red Bull's design
Audi replicated Red Bull's sidepod trick after it worked well at the Austrian Grand Prix.
FIA tightens 2027 rules
The FIA will reduce the floor support dimension tolerance to 5mm for 2027 regulations.
Red Bull must redesign
Red Bull and Audi will have to redesign their entire lower sidepod sections for 2027.
Red Bull gets until pre-season testing
Red Bull's aero team gets until pre-season testing to find their next loophole.
At a glance
FIA will ban Red Bull's sidepod design trick in 2027 technical regulations after team exploited a 20mm radius loophole.
