Ferrari claims its floor was legal despite FIA changes, while Vasseur emphasizes focus on the championship, not technical debates.
Ferrari, Mercedes, and Alpine F1 have confirmed modifying the floor configurations of their cars in response to an FIA directive issued ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Some rival teams are also believed to have adjusted their floors to comply with the directive, which concerns the use of skid blocks to minimize plank wear under their cars.
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur stated that the sport’s governing body had confirmed their floor was compliant with regulations prior to the new directive. He described the interpretation introduced by the new technical directive as unusual.
“Yes, we had to make a change, but we also received confirmation beforehand from the FIA that the floor was legal.”
Ferrari approaches the final three races with a chance to win its first championship in 16 years, trailing McLaren by 36 points in the Constructors’ Championship. Vasseur emphasized he did not want the team to be distracted by a compliance dispute.
“I think it was the right approach for us not to fight because I want to stay focused on the championship and not on this type of discussion. But the approach was unusual.”
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff confirmed, “We also had to change how we use the floor” ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Finally, Oliver Oakes acknowledged “a small change” on Alpine F1’s A524 in response to the directive.
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