FIA investigation and conclusion
The FIA has published the outcome of its investigation into the 2024 cost cap reports. The investigation lasted seven months. Most teams and engine manufacturers were given full confidence.
Only Aston Martin on offense
Aston Martin itself already acknowledged a procedural error. The team had to enter into a so-called “Accepted Breach Agreement”. According to the FIA, this was a very minor breach. Aston Martin had submitted unsigned versions of the reports before the deadline on 31 March. The required signature of the independent auditor was not obtained until 15 April.
The FIA called the circumstances exceptional and unforeseen. Exact details have not been made public. As Aston Martin gained no benefit from the error, the Cost Cap Administration (CCA) deemed that additional sanctions were not necessary. The team will, however, pay the costs of dealing with the violation.
Other teams and engine manufacturers acquitted
The remaining nine teams have not been charged with any offence. So were the five relevant engine manufacturers. The CCA gave them the green light after assessment.
- Mercedes
- Ferrari
- Honda
- Red Bull-Ford
- Audi
Why the investigation took a long time
The FIA explains that the investigation took a long time. The financial rules are complex. Technical aspects and the associated cost treatment also had to be carefully examined. As a result, the publication ran later than in previous years.
The FIA's verdict ends speculation in the paddock about more serious overruns. Only Aston Martin received an official finding of a very limited, procedural error.
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