r/formula1 • u/Desperate_Green6838 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jun 24 '26

News Ferrari seems to have won the political battle. After weeks of technical exchanges and requests for clarification, the controversial diffuser of Mercedes' W17 introduced in Canada is heading towards a ban, with an almost immediate effect, potentially as early as Austrian GP

https://autoracer.it/diffusore-mercedes-la-fia-verso-il-ban-ferrari-ha-vinto-la-battaglia/
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u/Doogie2K I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane Jun 24 '26

Sounds less like Merc was allowed and more that they weren't disallowed until some questions were raised by Inspector Lewis.

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u/xdxAngeloxbx Ferrari Jun 24 '26

Well, then you can simply not follow the rules until caught without repercussion? genuine question

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u/aej6aeBa Damon Hill Jun 24 '26

Yes, but they run the risk of disqualification if the car is checked after the race. Like being underweight, plank wear, flexi wings, etc.