# FIA to Ban Red Bull Sidepod Loophole for 2027

> FIA closes Red Bull's aerodynamic loophole ahead of 2027 season.
- Title: FIA to Ban Red Bull Sidepod Loophole for 2027 · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: fia, red bull racing, sidepod, aerodynamic loophole, 2027 regulations, formula 1, sports, cars, Ban, Red, Bull, Loophole
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-outlaws-red-bulls-clever-sidepod-aerodynamic-loophole-ahead-of-2027-season/10864930
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-10-13T21:50:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, red bull racing, sidepod, aerodynamic loophole, 2027 regulations, formula 1, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

FIA will ban Red Bull's sidepod design trick in 2027 technical regulations after team exploited a 20mm radius loophole.