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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
I get it that any team can question another teams build . However isn't every cars build scrutinized/approved by the FIA ? If for example the FIA determines the brake ducts are illegal , aren't they also saying we told you they were fine but now we changed our mind ?
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Not exactly... The ducts themselves can be legal, in that they conform to mandated design rules, they fit in an FIA box if you will. They can be illegal if they are a complete copy of the Mercedes ones, inside and out, because that is not a part that you are allowed to "inherit". The outside design of many parts can be similar from copying photos, but if it is the same inside as the mercedes part, the pinkies are toast. It's not at all about the ducts themselves as a performance part, but as a proof of copy of the 2019 mercedes car ;-)
It all comes down to F1 being a non spec series, and since HAAS started that trend, Force India (sorry I can't keep up with their silly new names) took it to extreme this year, they are running a 2019 Mercedes for all intents and purposes. I kinda wish the FIA would pull their finger and decide one way or another, go all in on the part sharing or forbid it completely...