Aston Martin and the FIA ​​are close to reaching agreement on spending cap

Failure in Aston Martin In terms of the spending cap, it will be linked to UK taxation. Hence the FIA ​​only refers to Red Bull Like a team that has overspent. And those who drink energy drinks can face serious penalties.

However, the situation is completely different at Aston Martin. Fernando Alonso You can breathe easily. From the team announced that they ‘Close’ to an agreement with the FIA. confirmed it Mike crack After the US Grand Prix.

“I would prefer that we have an agreement signed before we get into it. There will also be a press release from the FIA, which will be agreed with us afterwards, so we will have more details in the coming days,” he said. Aston Martin coach in the ring.

The ball is in the FIA’s court:It also depends on the FIAAnd now we’ve got people traveling, but I think we’re two steps ahead this weekend. So I guess we’re not far, but I can’t say if it’s tomorrow or Wednesday or anytime.”

He asserts that his situation is completely different from that of Red Bull. In fact, in recent days, retract that there will be a file “secret show” From the FIA ​​to the team to close the matter. “They are two independent things, I don’t mind if we finish our situation ASAP, plus it’s a different situation, we don’t spend more,” Crack details.

Agreement with the International Automobile Federation

Aston Martin reneged on this agreement with the Federation, which You will completely break up Possible penalty for next season.

Aston Martin is already working on Car development next year. But not only this. It’s a fact that his 2022 car has nothing to do with his start-of-season car at the moment. Currently The fight for sixth place in the constructors’ championship.

A place that seems essential in the face of this particular spending limit. Teams receive prize money based on their position in the rankings. Therefore, both Aston Martin and Alonso play a lot in the Formula 1 final.