F1 considers protest fees following the dispute between Red Bull and McLaren.

      "The proposal of a fee for investigations was also addressed."

      Efforts are being made in Formula 1 to possibly implement new fees for investigations and increase the costs associated with protests, appeals, and reviews. This initiative comes in light of recent disagreements between Red Bull and McLaren, with McLaren reportedly displeased by Red Bull's insinuations that they had committed technical infractions, including accusations of "water in tyres." McLaren CEO Zak Brown mentioned, "There’s a proper way to protest a team at the conclusion of a race, and this requires a formal process, including disclosing the source and providing a monetary deposit."

      The matter was discussed during the F1 Commission meeting on July 22 in London, which took place at the headquarters of Formula One Management. The FIA stated, "It was agreed that the deposit fees for protests, appeals, and rights of review should be reviewed for potential adjustment." Additionally, "The introduction of a fee for investigations was also discussed."

      In other news, the Commission received an update on the sport’s commercial expansion, with reports indicating that Apple is proposing $150 million annually to acquire US broadcasting rights from ESPN. Formula One Management reported that the global fanbase has now reached 827 million, with a year-on-year increase of 11 percent in US fans, totaling 52 million.

      The FIA's statement noted, "The demographics of Formula 1 fans are trending younger, with 43 percent of the total fanbase under the age of 35 and 42 percent being female." Furthermore, there has been considerable growth in social media platforms, boasting a combined following of 106 million, up from 18 million in 2018, along with positive growth in TV audiences for the 2025 season so far.

      The notable success of the F1 movie was emphasized, showing significant benefits in the initial weeks following its release and its expected role in attracting new fans to the sport. The commercial momentum was also highlighted, showcasing new partnerships that have joined Formula 1 in various sectors for 2025, alongside the renewal of existing long-term partnerships, including several race promotion agreements.

      All stakeholders discussed and agreed on the necessity of achieving long-term sustainability within the sport.