WHAT DID THE FIA ​​AND FERRARI AGREE ON?

Fans and insiders are still wrinkling their noses at the deal between Ferrari and the FIA. It is now known that Ferrari’s engine was examined intensively. One can only guess what the FIA ​​auditors found. The reason is simple. Both parties agreed not to disclose anything.

An unusual process that is currently causing heated debates behind the scenes of Formula 1. Because it poses more questions than it answers. What remains: The opposing teams still don’t know whether Ferrari actually did cheat – and if so, what sanctions the FIA ​​imposed for these violations.

According to information available to F1-insider.com, the competition, like the FIA, had serious suspicions against the Scuderia. In the center of attention: the petrol pump and the petrol flow rate sensor that Ferrari could have manipulated to its own benefits. However, nothing could be proven against the Italians. The operation of the drive unit is too complicated, the FIA ​​technicians had too little insight in 2019 to be able to catch the team red-handed.

Before Ferrari appealed in court against a harsh verdict, it was preferred to reach an amicable settlement. The horse trade could look like this: Ferrari must immediately disclose the technology and remove or deactivate all parts that violate regulations. It was also announced publicly that the Italians will have to support the FIA ​​in the development of e-fuels in the future. That costs money and could be seen as an indirect punishment.

But a very bitter aftertaste remains. A Ferrari acquittal looks different, and if team boss Mattia Binotto isn’t aware of any guilt, why does he even get involved in a horse trade? The fact, that there was even a statement about #Ferrarigate also shows that the FIA ​​did not want to leave this case alone. The message to the other teams sounds like this: Look, we did everything we were able to do.

That is certainly not enough for the competition. Everyone is disappointed that transparency and fairness are not the top priorities in this case. Therefore, behind the scenes alliances are formed on how to proceed. One thing is already certain: FIA and Ferrari haven’t done themselves a favor but anything else wouldn’t have been possible.