Protest in Suzuki it came as from a clear sky. The team Racing Point namely at FIA questioned the legality of the Renault car race car. The French are accused of being violated the Technical and Sports Code. This is an alleged use illegal braking system and this reproach means nothing more than that it is Renault used an illegal race car. Now the three most are posed important issues: Is this true? If so, are the French with this system raced only in Japan? Or maybe it was this system used before? It depends on these issues the amount of the fine.
This example is at FIA ombudsmen categorized as very aggravating, so at the first hearing after the race in Suzuki they could not yet judge and preferred to take this case thoroughly investigated in peace. Race Commissioners they also explained in Suzuki: “FIA technicians were instructed to seize and seal the control units and controls of race cars number 3 (Ricciardo) and 27 (Hülkenberg) so that these parts could be investigated in detail. The investigation will not be limited to hardware, but we will also take a closer look at software and data. Based on this, the FIA technical delegates will produce a detailed report, assessing whether this is a potential breach of the rules." Renault however, he said: “We took note of the Racing Point team’s protest regarding the distribution of braking power. Based on the complexity of the twelve-page-long dossier prepared by the Racing Point team, the matter will be resolved later. Renault, however, will use this time to also prepare an extensive defense."
FIA she did not want to speak in detail about the Racing Point team file. In Article 11.1.3 technical regulations can be read: "Any automated system that changes the configuration and performance of the braking system is prohibited."It simply came to our notice then Article 27.1 sports rules, which states: "The racer must drive the car without outside help.In other words: Braking power distribution yes, but this must be managed by the racer himself. The system that itself sets the distribution, whereby they are measured GPS data, thus defining time of setting and who automatically controls the brakes, but of course it is not allowed. But until the verdict for Renault deal presumption of innocence.
If the French are for race in Suzuki proved use of an unauthorized system, we would lose because of it sixth (Ricciardo) and tenth (Hulkenberg) the city. But it can be a matter fair complications, if it is proven that Renault is already on previous races performed with illegal race cars. Here penal code provides deduction of points, fine and even exclusion from the championship! Ross Brawn, the sports boss of Formula 1, is about the case Renault said: “It was right that the decision on such a complex topic was not made in Japan. Such a case requires extensive investigation. Now, after such a nice result of the race, after a bad training of Renault, a big question hangs. It was as if a thirsty man found water in the middle of the desert." FIA announced that v in the foreseeable future public notice of the state of the investigation.
