Mattia Binotto says he’s “pessimistic” about the outcome of the Red Bull budget cap saga. Like Mercedes and many other teams, the Ferrari team boss has called for hefty penalties if the energy drink-owned outfit is found to have breached the 2021 spending limit. However, the FIA this week delayed the release of all the teams’ so-called ‘compliance certificates’ until the Monday after the Japanese GP. “If there is an ongoing discussion, we see that there are some unclear points,” Binotto, who is not in Japan, told Italian media. “The FIA is contesting, the team is defending,” Binotto surmised. “Clarity and transparency will be important but it could all melt like snow in the sun,” said the Italian.

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