Protests Deposit

In Simple Terms

If a team wants to formally protest a decision or result in F1, they must follow the official protest procedures and pay a €2000 deposit upfront. This deposit requirement helps ensure that protests are serious and not frivolous.

• Protests must be filed according to the FIA International Sporting Code
• A €2000 monetary deposit is required when submitting a protest
• The deposit requirement acts as a safeguard against unserious or frivolous protests
• Teams must follow proper procedures and include the deposit for their protest to be considered valid