Red Bull did breach cost cap rules in the 2021 Formula 1 season, the FIA has revealed – though Max Verstappen may yet keep hold of his maiden world title with the governing body yet to decide a punishment.
Rumours surrounding Red Bull overspending in 2021 circulated at the Singapore Grand Prix. The budget cap was brought in by Formula 1 bosses ahead of last year, and it was widely reported that the Milton Keynes-based set up had exceeded the spending limit alongside Aston Martin.
If found guilty, the two sides faced punishment by the FIA. These punishments ranged from a slap on the wrist fine, to Verstappen being stripped of his maiden world title that he dramatically clinched in Abu Dhabi one year ago.