FIA rejects claims that Mercedes' tactic was obvious 'cheating.'

FIA rejects claims that Mercedes' tactic was obvious 'cheating.'

      "I do not agree with the criticism that someone was attempting to cheat."

      Nikolas Tombazis has dismissed any wrongdoing by Mercedes as Formula 1 approaches an important engine rule adjustment set for June. The FIA is set to start measuring compression ratios both when hot and at room temperature, addressing a grey area that raised controversy earlier in the season.

      "This topic has been exaggerated," Tombazis stated in an interview with Corriere della Sera. "I don't believe it warranted even a fraction of the attention it has received. We never thought anyone was attempting to cheat."

      The controversy revolved around teams looking for ways to optimize compression at various temperatures. "Some choices sought to adjust the compression ratio at more advantageous temperatures, and those were legal," he clarified.

      Tombazis mentioned that the FIA took steps to avoid further escalation. "We made decisions at the end of February to keep the entire F1 grid from engaging in a race to discover unconventional materials or approaches that would not align with the essence of the sport. This is a common approach we adopt when faced with certain issues; we don't impose bans, but we make sure they don't prolong unnecessarily."

      He dismissed claims that Mercedes had overstepped any boundaries. "I reject the notion that anyone was trying to cheat, even if the solutions might not have been intended by the regulations."

FIA rejects claims that Mercedes' tactic was obvious 'cheating.'

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FIA rejects claims that Mercedes' tactic was obvious 'cheating.'

Formula 1 | Nikolas Tombazis has refuted claims that Mercedes committed any wrongdoing as the sport gears up for a significant engine regulation change slated for June. The FIA will start measuring (…)