Max Verstappen "Rival F1 teams should close their mouths about budget caps"[F1-Gate.com]

Max Verstappen says rival F1 teams should “shut their mouths” over accusations that Red Bull Racing broke the qualifying limit rule.

The paddock at F1’s Singapore Grand Prix is filled with speculation that the two teams have breached the $145 million budget cap for 2021. With the FIA releasing the results of its 2021 financial audit next Wednesday, rival teams have openly suggested that one of the teams involved is Red Bull.

Red Bull Racing has vehemently denied spending too much money and team boss Christian said Mercedes and Ferrari were “defaming” and is open to considering further action if it does not withdraw its comments. said.

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff said the F1 paddock was only waiting for a final answer on Wednesday, dismissing the threat as “noise”.

But Max Verstappen, who is looking to win his second world championship in Singapore, said he was not at all impressed with the attitude of other teams.

Asked if he was frustrated with his team being at the center of rumors, Verstappen said: “I know where it came from…”

Asked if he was sure there would be no problems, Verstappen replied: “Yes, because that’s what I heard from the team.”

“Obviously other teams start talking about it without any information and I think it’s a bit silly. Just shut your mouth.”

Toto Wolff says he is unfazed by Christian Horner’s threats over possible legal action against Mercedes and is absolutely confident the FIA will handle the process the right way.

“It’s noise,” explained Toto Wolff.

“Finally, there is a process on Wednesday. Whether or not a certificate of compliance will be issued. If someone does not comply, we have the process and governance in place.”

“I am 100% convinced that the FIA will do the right thing, so until then it’s all just talk. And it’s important for us that the cost caps are respected. They’re part of the new rules. It’s the foundation, and I really want all the teams to achieve that.”

Asked if there was a risk that the cost cap would be undermined if violations were not dealt with strictly, Wolff said: “There is no reason to doubt that the FIA will not act 100% according to its own governance and its own rules. I know the importance of,” he commented.

“So we are all aware that whether the regulations are technical or sporting, and now financial regulations must be regulated and enforced in the right way. “I have 100% confidence in the process and the FIA. That’s why everything else is noise.”