Red Bull has been summoned to see the stewards for an alleged rules breach prior to the start of Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix.
Shortly after Max Verstappen took a dominant victory in Austin to put himself firmly into world championship contention, his team now faces an investigation.
A statement immediately after the race by the stewards said that Red Bull was being looked at for an alleged breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the FIA International Sporting Code – which is a failure to follow the instructions of relevant officials.
While there were no details offered about what happened, it is understood that the matter relates to an incident that took place on the grid.
It is suggested that a member of the Red Bull squad may have been on the grid when not allowed to be.
If Red Bull is found to have broken the rules, then it is more than likely the punishment will be a financial one rather than pose the risk of disqualification for either of the team’s two drivers.
Verstappen’s victory in Austin has hauled him to within 40 points of world championship leader Oscar Piastri with five races to go.