Renault Disqualified From Japan GP After FIA Crackdown On Brake Bias

Renault Disqualified From Japanese Grand Prix By Former Employee Ahead Of Mexico

Renault has been disqualified after Racing Point submitted a formal complain to the FIA following the conclusion of the Japanese Grand Prix. It was initially reported that Renault’s rivals suspected that the French manufacturer had an automated system installed that would assist the drivers in adjusting their braking to maximize car performance based on a distance-dependent brake bias.

Essentially, to remain high level and not get too technical, the car can brake at different variations depending on tyre life, overtaking opportunity, racing line, and a myriad of other technical factors. Having different levels programmed in based on the circuit and expected turn situations all in advance would supply an extreme advantage to the driver who had that system in place. It would effective mean the systems would make the brake adjustments for the drivers, thus diluting the impact of human error.

“allegations from a former Renault employee who was not aware of all the pertinent details of Renault’s brake control system”.

See a direct quote from FIA stewards regarding the pre-set lap distance brake bias allegation

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FIA Race Stewards Regarding Renaults Brake Bias Allegation

While Renault used innovative solutions to exploit certain ambiguities in the Technical Regulations and other supporting documents, their system does not breach any current Technical Regulation.

The Renault system constitutes a driver aid” and is, therefore, not in compliance with Article 27.1 FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, which requires the driver to drive the car alone and unaided.

The brake balance adjustment system in question acts as a driver aid, by saving the driver from having to make a number of adjustments during a lap.

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