The Formula 1 Renault team confirmed on Tuesday that they has withdrawn their appeal to challenge the sanctions that had been imposed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on the Racing Point team, which allegedly copied the brake system Mercedes cars.
Renault declared their decision by the fact that intensive and constructive work between the FIA, Renault and all F1 stakeholders has led to concrete progress in preserving the integrity of the sport through amendments the sporting and technical regulations planned for the 2021 racing season.
“Renault DP World F1 Team confirms that it has requested to withdraw the appeals lodged against the stewards’ decisions in relation to BWT Racing Point F1 Team’s brake ducts. Beyond the decisions, the matters at issue were vital to the integrity of Formula One, both during the current season and in the future.” Renault said in a statement.
“However, intensive and constructive work between the FIA, Renault DP World F1 Team and all Formula One stakeholders has led to concrete progress in safeguarding the originality in the sport by way of amendments to the sporting and technical regulations planned for the 2021 racing season, confirming the requirements to qualify as a constructor.
“Reaching this strategic objective, in the context of the new Concorde Agreement, was our priority. The controversy of the start of this season should be put behind us, as we need to focus on the remainder of an intense and unique championship.” Renault added.
Racing Point has announced that it has chosen to continue the proceedings in order to be cleared. The case was transferred to the FIA International Court of Appeal.
Racing Point owner Lawrence Stroll has issued a statement in which he said he was dismayed by the lack of sportsmanship of their rivals.
“Because I am really angry that it is being suggested that we have circumvented of the rules or cheated, especially in the comments of our opponents.” Stroll said.
“I plan to use all means at my disposal to prove our innocence. My team worked tirelessly to deliver a competitive car on the grid. I am frustrated to see the lack of sportsmanship of our competitors,” Stroll added.
