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FIA Hikes 2026 Protest Deposits After Complaints Delayed F1 Results

FIA will raise 2026 deposits for protests and technical inspections after Red Bull’s Russell protests, aiming to curb appeals that delayed results in 2025. George Russell said, “A €2,000 deposit ($2,360) … isn’t enough.” The December WMSC draft also lifts right-of-review requests to €20,000 ($23,600), refundable if upheld, but counted in the cost cap.