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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants
I'm guessing you and your pal only started seriously watching F1 when Max Verstappen started.
So let me explain a bit how F1 works.
The FIA produce Technical regulation, Sporting regulations and a rather nebulous idea of the spirit of the regulations which the teams must adhere to.
For examples:
Benetton/Schumacher got into trouble for having illegal Launch/traction control software on their car which was strictly against the technical regulations...that was cheating.
Benetton removed a filter from their refuel rig against the regulations to speed fuel delivery during pit stops, famously resulting in a toasty Jos Verstappen...that was cheating.
Red Bull used a flexible front wing to reduce drag at high speed. Other teams noted the flexible front wing and asked the FIA if they can do the same. The technical regulations at the time did not allow movable aerodynamic devices. The FIA introduced weight tests on the front wing to limit flexibility....Red Bulls flexible front wing was regarded by many as cheating.
Mercedes introduced a system (as pictured) earlier this year to aid rear wheel cooling. The FIA were asked by other teams if they could adopt a similar system and the FIA declared that the system was allowed and within the regulations and other teams are free to use the same system.
That is simply called innovation.
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Your guess would be wrong, been watching it since 1066 mate.