F1 Spanish GP: Relief for Aston Martin as FIA clears them of copying charges and declares their car legal: The FIA have reported that Aston Martin’s updated vehicle is ‘legal’ after having an investigation into the matter concerning the clear similarities between its AMR22 vehicle and Red Bull’s RB18. Follow Formula 1 Updates and Spanish Grand Prix Live on InsideSport.IN.
In a statement by FIA ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, it said they looked into the matter of the revised Aston Martin plan and observed that it was not a case of ‘reverse engineering’ or a consequence of an unlawful exchange of intellectual property (IP).
F1 Spanish GP: Relief for Aston Martin! FIA clears copying charges, declares car ‘legal’ ahead of race weekend
The statement read, “The FIA carried out a routine pre-event legality check of the planned aerodynamic upgrade of the Aston Martin team for the 2022 FIA Formula One Spanish Grand Prix. During this process, it became apparent that a number of features on the Aston Martin resembled those of another Competitor. The FIA, therefore, launched an investigation to check compliance with Article 17.3 of the Technical Regulations, and in particular the topic of ‘Reverse Engineering’ and potential illicit IP transfer.”
🚨 An FIA statement has confirmed that Aston Martin’s upgrades for the #SpanishGP are “compliant” and that “no wrongdoing had been committed” following an investigation ❌
More details to follow…#F1 #AstonMartin #Autosport
— Autosport (@autosport) May 20, 2022
“Both teams collaborated fully with the FIA in this investigation and provided all the relevant information. The investigation, which involved CAD checks and a detailed analysis of the development process adopted by Aston Martin, confirmed that no wrongdoing had been committed, and therefore the FIA considers that the Aston Martin aerodynamic upgrades are compliant.”
“Article 17.3 specifically defines and prohibits ‘Reverse Engineering,’ i.e. the digital process of converting photographs (or other data) to CAD models, and prohibits IP transfer between teams, but equally, this Article permits car designs getting influenced by those of competitors, as has always been the case in Formula 1. In the analysis, we carried out we confirmed that the processes followed by Aston Martin were consistent with this Article’s requirements.”
Our development journey continues as the AMR22 hits the track for FP1. 👊
A huge well done and thanks to the team for all their hard work in getting both cars ready. Playing our joker meant we could work past curfew to ensure we could get both cars out today.#F1 #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/LTgNvDS35Z
— Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) May 20, 2022
F1 Spanish GP: Relief for Aston Martin! FIA clears copying charges, declares car ‘legal’ ahead of race weekend
Aston Martin is among various groups that have brought huge updates to this end of the week’s Spanish Grand Prix. The updates include a new sidepod and also a new engine cover. The new plan appears to be like Red Bull’s and this comes after two senior aerodynamicists, Dan Fallows and Andrew Alessi, who joined Aston Martin last year itself after parting ways with Red Bull.
El Aston Martin con las novedades
The Upgraded Aston Martin pic.twitter.com/ln3qcf34SJ
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) May 19, 2022
The B-version of the Aston Martin AMR22 has left the garage. Looks a bit like a repainted Red Bull. #AMuS #F1 #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/h42SFJTkC4
— Tobi Grüner 🏁 (@tgruener) May 19, 2022
Formula One as of late restricted groups from straightforwardly duplicating rival plans subsequent to Racing Point, which became Aston Martin in 2021. They used photographs to duplicate the plan of the 2019 Mercedes vehicle.
The upgrades are done in order for Aston Martin to compete in the midfield region and grab some points as they are reeling behind in the ninth spot in the Constructors’ standings.
F1 Spanish GP: Relief for Aston Martin! FIA clears copying charges, declares car ‘legal’ ahead of race weekend
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