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Ferrari confirms withdrawal of appeal against Racing Point

As anticipated, Ferrari has dropped its appeal of the verdict against Racing Point's brake ducts, bringing a formal end to the copying case involving the Silverstone-based outfit.

Racing Point will therefore retain its €400,000 penalty handed out by the FIA as well as the withdrawal of 15 Constructors' championship points.

Ferrari was the last team to remain involved in the appeal process after Renault, McLaren and Williams had previously withdrawn their appeal.

Racing Point drops 'brake duct' appeal as F1 teams reach resolution for 2021

But a resolution reached among the FIA and F1's ten teams over a new set of rules governing the use of listed and non-listed parts for 2021 led the Scuderia to also terminate its legal proceedings.

Ferrrai released the following statement after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix:

"In recent weeks, the collaboration between FIA, F1 and the teams has produced a series of acts - amendments to the 2021 technical and sporting regulations, approved by the F1 Commission and the FIA World Motor Sport Council, and technical directives - which clarify the responsibilities of each championship participant in the design of the components of a single-seater and implement specific monitoring procedures to ensure that both the letter and the spirit of the regulations are fully respected.

"Scuderia Ferrari expresses its appreciation for the timeliness with which the FIA and F1 have effectively tackled a fundamental aspect of the DNA of this highly competitive sport."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.