Mercedes boss Toto Wolff backed by Ferrari in FIA Red Bull probe

Ferrari boss Laurent Mekies has joined Mercedes' Toto Wolff in calling for Red Bull Racing's finances to be investigated in case they exceed the cost cap. The Frenchman demanded transparency from the FIA regarding last season when Max Verstappen won the title after a controversial victory on the last day of the season.

Allegations have surfaced that Red Bull's spending last year exceeded the £114m cap, although Christian Horner's side have denied the claims. The FIA is expected to issue a statement on Wednesday addressing these claims, in which we will learn the sanction imposed on the team if it is found to have overspent.

While a fine may be seen as the most likely consequence for Red Bull - assuming it's a minor breach - Mekies has asked the FIA to take the matter seriously. He told Sky Sports F1: "We take this situation very seriously. We expect resolute action from the FIA. We have full confidence in the organization as they have acquired a strong position in recent months." /p>
"We expect toughness in this matter and transparency so that we can compete with each other and that the same rules apply to everyone." If Red Bull is found to have broken the rules of the competition, many will think Verstappen's title win is tainted, especially as he leapfrogged the standings by 7.5 points after winning the Grand Abu Dhabi prices.

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Mekies continued, "The consequences are huge. We need to establish that first, but then it's important to find out what the consequences were for 2021, 2022 and even 2023." Wolff, too, wasn't subtle about the implications of what Red Bull may have done and the overall effect it may have had.

He said, "The crucial part is that if you overshot in 21, you overshot in 22. That means you have an advantage in 23. So it's really a cascade of events that can have a influence on all three championships.

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff backed by Ferrari in FIA Red Bull probe

Ferrari boss Laurent Mekies has joined Mercedes' Toto Wolff in calling for Red Bull Racing's finances to be investigated in case they exceed the cost cap. The Frenchman demanded transparency from the FIA regarding last season when Max Verstappen won the title after a controversial victory on the last day of the season.

Allegations have surfaced that Red Bull's spending last year exceeded the £114m cap, although Christian Horner's side have denied the claims. The FIA is expected to issue a statement on Wednesday addressing these claims, in which we will learn the sanction imposed on the team if it is found to have overspent.

While a fine may be seen as the most likely consequence for Red Bull - assuming it's a minor breach - Mekies has asked the FIA to take the matter seriously. He told Sky Sports F1: "We take this situation very seriously. We expect resolute action from the FIA. We have full confidence in the organization as they have acquired a strong position in recent months." /p>

"We expect toughness in this matter and transparency so that we can compete with each other and that the same rules apply to everyone." If Red Bull is found to have broken the rules of the competition, many will think Verstappen's title win is tainted, especially as he leapfrogged the standings by 7.5 points after winning the Grand Abu Dhabi prices.

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Mekies continued, "The consequences are huge. We need to establish that first, but then it's important to find out what the consequences were for 2021, 2022 and even 2023." Wolff, too, wasn't subtle about the implications of what Red Bull may have done and the overall effect it may have had.

He said, "The crucial part is that if you overshot in 21, you overshot in 22. That means you have an advantage in 23. So it's really a cascade of events that can have a influence on all three championships.

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