Oscar Piastri reacts to Red Bull T-Tray controversy: “Clearly a violation of the technical regulations. Oscar Piastri reacts to Red Bull T-Tray controversy.

Yesterday, the FIA announced that starting from the next GP, it will conduct stricter checks because it suspects that at least one team may have broken the rules. Since then, speculation has multiplied about which team it might be, and many have pointed to Red Bull.

The build-up to the United States Grand Prix has thus been marked by speculation about the legality of a Red Bull component, which the team has confirmed is present on its car to adjust the height of the T-tray. It should be noted that the component is not illegal in itself, as all teams can adjust the height of the front bib, but doubts have arisen about the possibility that Red Bull may have used it during parc fermé, which would be against the rules. The team has denied such claims, and the FIA has clarified that it has no evidence of any improper use of the system by any team.

Oscar Piastri, McLaren driver, commented on the issue, stating that using a device to alter the height of the car’s front during parc fermé conditions would be a clear violation of Formula 1 regulations, and speaking ahead of the intense battle between McLaren and Red Bull for the F1 title, the Australian driver emphasized his belief that such an exploit would not be like other cases where a team explores a gray area of the regulations.

“Obviously, we are pushing the limits of the technical regulations,” he said. “Everyone does it, and that’s what makes F1 what it is. But from what I’ve heard and been told, something like this isn’t about pushing the limits: it’s clearly a violation of the technical regulations.”

“I haven’t heard which car it is on, or if it’s on any car, and obviously there are reports about it. But if it’s been used, it’s clear that it hasn’t pushed the limits. It’s stepped out of the gray area and into a black zone.”

Oscar Piastri stated that a rival should be investigated if there is a significant fluctuation in performance compared to previous races, just like what recently happened with McLaren and its mini-DRS system on the rear wing.

“If there’s a big difference in performance, it’s clear that there will be questions,” he said. “If not… well, who knows? Our mini DRS was legal. Even though we had to make some changes, it’s not revolutionary for the car. We’ll see if it has an impact.”