Cost Cap Adjudication Panel

In Simple Terms

Think of the Cost Cap Adjudication Panel as F1's financial court. Independent judges review cases where teams might have broken spending rules, and if a team disagrees with the decision, they can appeal to a higher court called the ICA (International Court of Arbitration). These judges have the final say on whether teams followed the money rules.

• Independent judges hear cost cap violation cases referred by the Cost Cap Administration
• Teams can appeal panel decisions to the ICA for a final review
• The Panel and ICA have ultimate authority over Financial Regulations compliance
• This is a formal adjudication process separate from race stewards