After the Aston Martin case, the paddock now awaits the names of the other teams involved. Ferrari under close observation — but new details are emerging.
The echo of the Budget Cap case isn’t fading — quite the opposite. It grows louder as the FIA approaches the release of its official report. Following confirmation of Aston Martin’s procedural breach — fined for delays in submitting their 2024 financial certification — at least two other teams remain under investigation for allegedly more serious infractions.
According to multiple sources, the Federation is analyzing potential overspending far greater than what was found in 2022 and 2023, with figures that — if confirmed — could have direct sporting consequences. The Budget Cap, set at $135 million for the 2024 season, remains one of the key pillars of modern Formula 1, designed to ensure greater fairness among the teams.
F1, the hunt for names begins
For now, the names of the teams involved remain shrouded in secrecy. However, the fact that the FIA has not yet issued full compliance certification for all teams suggests that the audits are still ongoing.
Sources indicate that the irregularities might not be limited to direct car development expenses, but could also involve accounting and management discrepancies — such as misallocated investments or resource transfers between departments to hide overspending.
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Le voci si rincorrono. C’è chi parla di un top team britannico nel mirino, e chi invece punta il dito contro una scuderia di seconda fascia con un bilancio “creativo”. In mezzo, una tensione palpabile che aleggia tra i box, in un finale di stagione già infuocato dal punto di vista sportivo.
Naturally, all eyes are on Ferrari, as Italian fans anxiously await clarity, especially after last season’s tight constructors’ battle with McLaren.
The situation at Maranello
According to reports from AutoRacer, Ferrari is not among the teams suspected of major Budget Cap violations. Fred Vasseur’s squad reportedly passed all internal checks without issue and appears to be fully compliant with FIA spending limits.
What remains to be seen is which two teams are actually involved — and what sanctions the FIA will apply. One thing is certain: the 2024 Budget Cap case could become one of the most delicate and controversial topics in recent F1 history, with the potential to once again reshape the sport’s modern era.
Photo: McLaren, Scuderia Ferrari HP
