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Three F2 Teams Penalized for Illegal Diffuser Modifications

3/14/2025

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Three Formula 2 teams—DAMS, Rodin Motorsport, and Trident—are in hot water after illegally altering diffusers to gauge airflow during pre-season testing in Barcelona. As a result, six drivers will suffer 10-place grid penalties for the Melbourne races. The teams face €10,000 fines and potential testing day losses in Bahrain, while others eye similar sensor opportunities.

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Three Formula 2 teams—DAMS, Rodin Motorsport, and Trident—are in hot water after illegally altering diffusers to gauge airflow during pre-season testing in Barcelona. As a result, six drivers will suffer 10-place grid penalties for the Melbourne races. The teams face €10,000 fines and potential testing day losses in Bahrain, while others eye similar sensor opportunities.