McLaren Cleared of Tyre Cooling Trickery

McLaren Cleared of Tyre Cooling Allegations

Why it matters: McLaren has been cleared by the FIA of any wrongdoing regarding their tyre cooling methods following investigations after the Miami Grand Prix.

The details:

The FIA conducted thorough checks on Oscar Piastri's McLaren after the Miami Grand Prix, focusing on the wheel bodywork assemblies. The checks were carried out to ensure compliance with Technical Regulations Article 3.13 (wheel bodywork) and Article 11.5 (liquid cooling of brakes).

The FIA's report stated:

• Car number 81 (Piastri's) was randomly selected for post-race inspection.
• All components were found to be in compliance with the 2025 Formula One Technical Regulations.
• Charles Leclerc's Ferrari was also checked and found compliant.

Zak Brown, McLaren Racing's CEO, playfully referenced the suspicions by bringing a bottle labeled 'tire water' to the pit wall in Miami.

What's next: McLaren can continue with their current practices without facing penalties. The FIA's findings confirm that McLaren adhered to the regulations.