Formula 1 starts again on March 15th. However, a dispute escalates in advance - seven racing teams are attacking Ferrari and the FIA.
- Formula 1 starts the new season on March 15th in Melbourne.
- But first of all there is trouble between the teams.
- Led by Mercedes, several racing teams published a statement.
Berlin - A serious conflict broke out in Formula 1 shortly before the season opener . The focus is on the Italian Ferrari team and the world association FIA . Led by Mercedes , seven of the ten racing teams * have now sharply attacked the FIA in a public letter.
After an investigation into Ferrari's controversial so-called Power Unit, the latter agreed to a comparison and announced that the results would remain between the two parties.
Formula 1: Mercedes and other racing teams attack Ferrari and FIA
"We, the signing teams, were surprised and shocked," said the joint statement from Mercedes , McLaren , Red Bull , Alpha Taurin , Renault , Racing Point and Williams on Wednesday. An international sports authority has the responsibility to act with the highest standards of leadership, integrity and transparency.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Statement https://t.co/FnV4UXq0AH
- Mercedes-AMG F1 (@ MercedesAMGF1) March 4, 2020The teams asked the FIA to disclose the results of the investigation. "We do this in the interest of the fans, the participants and the owners of Formula 1, " emphasizes. They would also reserve the opportunity to take legal action within the FIA's designated procedure. In the past season there have been repeated voices that Ferrari could break the rules of its engine . The first race of the new season starts on March 15th in Melbourne. All other dates can be found in the racing calendar of tz.de * . There we will keep you up to date on the driver and designer rankings throughout the season.
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