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F1 Considers Huge Fee Hike to Curb Frivolous Protests

7/23/2025

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Formula 1 teams and the FIA are set to tackle the issue of frivolous protests by considering a significant hike in deposit fees. Following a string of rejected complaints from Red Bull that delayed race outcomes, George Russell proposed boosting the current €2000 fee to a staggering six figures. Meanwhile, the sport celebrates a booming global fanbase of 827 million.

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Story summary

Formula 1 teams and the FIA are set to tackle the issue of frivolous protests by considering a significant hike in deposit fees. Following a string of rejected complaints from Red Bull that delayed race outcomes, George Russell proposed boosting the current €2000 fee to a staggering six figures. Meanwhile, the sport celebrates a booming global fanbase of 827 million.