The Silverstone-based team has been fined for a formal delay in submitting its 2024 financial certification. A final verdict for the second team under investigation is expected soon
As reported across GPKingdom platforms between last night and this morning, Aston Martin is one of two teams placed under FIA scrutiny for potential irregularities related to the 2024 financial regulations.
However, the latest updates clarify that there has been no breach of the Budget Cap — only a minor procedural infraction. According to recent reports, the issue stems from a delay in the external auditor’s signature, who was unable to complete the certification process on time due to health reasons.
Aston Martin, which had prepared all necessary documentation within the required timeframe, was deemed to have acted in good faith. The team received only a small administrative fine to cover costs related to the delay. The FIA acknowledged that the situation was caused by force majeure and that there was no attempt to evade the financial regulations.
Eight teams have already been confirmed compliant, but one remains…
In the coming days, the FIA will release the full results of the 2024 Budget Cap compliance review. Barring any major surprises, the other eight teams are all expected to be in the clear.
That leaves one case still unresolved — and, according to multiple sources, it involves a top team facing a more serious issue regarding spending limits.
At this point, the prime suspects appear to be Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, or McLaren — with one of them, at 99%, having exceeded the Budget Cap.
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