Formula One Scandals

McLaren was found guilty of possessing confidential technical information belonging to Ferrari, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

Benetton's illegal traction control system, known as 'active suspension', allowed the car to maintain traction under acceleration, giving it an unfair advantage.

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to have illegal wear strips on the underside of the car, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.

Crashgate was a scandal in Formula One in which the Renault team deliberately crashed one of their cars in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix qualifying session to give their other driver, Fernando Alonso, an advantage.

McLaren was found guilty of paying bribes to FIA officials in exchange for confidential information, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

Ferrari's illegal engine, known as 'Power Unit 064', was found to be exploiting a loophole in the regulations, giving the team an unfair advantage in terms of power and performance.

Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to be underweight during post-race scrutineering, violating the parc ferme regulations.

Racegate was a scandal in Formula One in which race results were allegedly manipulated to favor certain drivers or teams, leading to accusations of corruption and unfairness.

Red Bull was found guilty of exceeding the Formula One cost cap in the 2021 season, leading to a $7 million fine and a reduction in their aerodynamic testing allowance for the 2023 season.

Brawn GP's illegal diffuser, known as the 'double diffuser', exploited a loophole in the regulations, giving the team a significant aerodynamic advantage and helping them win both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in 2009.

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix after his Mercedes was found to have an illegal floor, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.

Team Ordersgate was a scandal in Formula One in which teams allegedly used team orders to manipulate race results in favor of their preferred driver, leading to accusations of unfairness and a lack of sporting integrity.

McLaren was found guilty of possessing confidential technical information belonging to Ferrari, leading to a $100 million fine and the loss of all their Constructors' Championship points for the 2007 season.

Benetton's illegal traction control system, known as 'active suspension', allowed the car to maintain traction under acceleration, giving it an unfair advantage.

Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the 1997 Malaysian Grand Prix after his Ferrari was found to have illegal wear strips on the underside of the car, which gave him an aerodynamic advantage.