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Racing Point withdraws its appeal in brake duct copying saga

Racing Point has confirmed that it has withdraw its appeal against its sanction for 'copying' Mercedes' brake ducts. Racing Point was hit with a 400,000 fine and docked 15 Constructors' Championship points after the FIA came to the conclusion that the brake duct design on the RP20 was copied from last year's championship-winning Mercedes W10. The issue was originally raised by Renault which protested Racing Point's car in Styria, Hungary and Britain, which led to the FIA's investigation and subsequent penalty. Five teams then notified their intention to appeal the verdict with three – Ferrari, Renault and Racing Point itself – pushing ahead with the official appeal process....
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