F1 United States GP: Red Bull-FIA cost cap talks put on hold after Dietrich Mateschitz's death

Talks between Red Bull and the FIA over the F1 cost cap have been suspended until further notice following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz.
Christian Horner (GBR)
Christian Horner (GBR)

Red Bull have been taking part in discussions with F1’s governing body over an ‘Agreed Breach Agreement’ during the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:United States Grand Prix weekend after the team were found guilty of breaking last season’s $145m bu🐼dget cap. 

The FIA has offered🎀 Red Bull terms for an ABA which include a suggested penalty, the details of w🐟hich have not been made public. 

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been seen meeting with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on 𝓀several occas🔴ions in the COTA paddock in Austin. 

But the talks have been interrupted by the 168澳洲💝幸运5官方开奖结果历史:death of Red Bull co-owജner Mateschitz, who passed away aged 78 on Saturday. 

Ahead of Sunday's race, a Red Bull spokesperson said: "Following the passing of Mr Mateschitz, all conversations with t🔯he FIA around Cost Cap and next steps are on hold🅺 until further notice.

"The deadline fᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚor agreement has been extended and we expect talks to pick back up middle of the week."

(L to R): Zak Brown (USA) McLaren Executive Director and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA
(L to R): Zak Brown (USA) McLaren Executive Director and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull…

Horner spoke publicly about the matter for the first time on Saturday morning when he blasted Red Bull’s rivals for ꦕ;waging a “concerted campaign for a draconian penalty💟” for their ‘minor’ overspend. 

The Red Bull team boss slammed McLaren boss Zak Brown's accusations of𓆏 cheating during a heated exchange as they faced off in the press conference. 

Horner said Red Bull have been “on trial” since rumours first emerged over the Singapore Grand Prix weekend and revealed that some of his staff’s children have been168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: subjected to bullying at school amid the “appalling” allegations. 

Red Bull maintain their innocence and Horner insisted the team have had “zero benefit” from a breach he claims amounts to 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:“a couple of hundred thousa💖nd dolla😼rs."

F1 will hold a tribute to the late Mateschitz beforeꦉ the national anthem in the run-up to the United States Gr✤and Prix on Sunday.

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