FIA to ban Red Bull sidepod loophole for 2027

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The FIA will outlaw a Red Bull aerodynamic configuration, copied by Audi, that allowed aggressive sidepod geometry. The rule change limits floor support to 5mm, forcing a car redesign for 2027.

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Crash.net frames it as a clampdown on Red Bull, while Motorsport.com adds context on the loophole's origin and Audi's copy. The Reddit post provides technical detail on the 5mm limit. No official FIA document is present.

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FIA to ban Red Bull sidepod loophole for 2027

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Clever Red Bull loophole to be outlawed for F1 2027 in FIA clampdown

FIA could outlaw Red Bull’s clever sidepod loophole ahead of 2027 season

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FIA will ban a configuration used by Red Bull and copied by Audi for 2027 Red Bull had floor support to have a much more aggressive geometry for the lower part of sidepods. FIA will limit that support to 5 mm requiring a car redesign in that part.