Red Bull and Mercedes in war of words over F-duct wing

Mar.22 (GMM) In another chapter in a war of words between Mercedes and Red Bul, the energy drinks team has accused the German team of breaching an agreement of the sport's techincal working group.

Red Bull and Lotus last weekend threatened to protest the results in Australia, due to Mercedes' innovative new 'F-duct'-like solution.

"They are not complying with the agreement of the technical working group," said Christian Horner.

Adrian Newey also told Auto Bild Motorsport: "The FIA has allowed the system, but Mercedes has gone against the gentlemen's agreement of the teams."

He is apparently referring to a meeting last year in which teams informally agreed not to pursue certain technical directions.