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FIA Increases Protest Deposits to Deter Frivolous Complaints

12/30/2025

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The FIA raised Formula 1 protest deposits from €2,000 to €20,000 to deter frivolous complaints.
A non-refundable €5,000 administrative fee applies to teams, and €1,000 to others.
Deposits are refundable only if teams win their protest cases.
Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Zak Brown supported the change; Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff called Red Bull's protest petty.
The new structure could reduce protests during the 2025 season.

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Story summary

The FIA raised Formula 1 protest deposits from €2,000 to €20,000 to deter frivolous complaints.
A non-refundable €5,000 administrative fee applies to teams, and €1,000 to others.
Deposits are refundable only if teams win their protest cases.
Mercedes' George Russell and McLaren's Zak Brown supported the change; Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff called Red Bull's protest petty.
The new structure could reduce protests during the 2025 season.