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McLaren CEO Dismisses Red Bull's Tire Allegations at Miami GP

5/4/2025

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown dismissed Red Bull's "bogus allegations" about tire management, joking with a labeled water bottle at the Miami Grand Prix.
He suggested a fee for filing protests in F1 to discourage frivolous claims.
Brown proposed that protest costs should count against the budget cap, prompting teams to reconsider complaints.
Red Bull's concerns about McLaren's tire management were investigated, but the FIA found no evidence of misconduct.

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown dismissed Red Bull's "bogus allegations" about tire management, joking with a labeled water bottle at the Miami Grand Prix.
He suggested a fee for filing protests in F1 to discourage frivolous claims.
Brown proposed that protest costs should count against the budget cap, prompting teams to reconsider complaints.
Red Bull's concerns about McLaren's tire management were investigated, but the FIA found no evidence of misconduct.