Brief overview
Aston Martin has taken responsibility for a minor procedural violation surrounding the 2024 F1 cost cap. The team reported that a signature was missing from fully checked documents submitted before the deadline. That missing signature led to a formal settlement via an Accepted Breach Agreement.
What exactly happened?
The missing signature got in the way, despite Aston Martin's expenses remaining below the set ceiling. The team said the situation was beyond its control. Once the correct signature was available, Aston Martin resubmitted the documents. The team kept the FIA informed throughout the process.
Key facts
- Signatures were missing from the submitted and audited documents.
- Aston Martin resubmitted the documents when the signature was arranged.
- Expenditure was below the cost recovery ceiling.
- The team signed an Accepted Breach Agreement, accepting responsibility.
- No further punishment was imposed beyond the costs incurred.
Research implications and status
According to sources, no additional punishment was imposed due to circumstances beyond the team's control. The case will not be made official yet until the FIA releases its findings on all teams. The FIA says it is finalising its review of the 2024 bookings of teams and engine suppliers. The outcome will be made public once all assessments are complete.
The FIA says it will not comment further on individual entries until the full assessment is complete. Once all teams have been assessed, a joint announcement of the results will follow.
In short, Aston Martin acknowledges the procedural error, rectified the administration and does not appear to face any additional sporting sanction. Final confirmation depends on the upcoming FIA announcement.
EN 
NL 
DE