Formula One champions Red Bull have made changes to their car after discussions with the governing FIA, the team said on Thursday. The news came after the FIA issued a statement in response to concern from some teams about a possible exploitation of rules restricting work on a car between the start of qualifying and the race.

Max Verstappen has not won a race since June, causing his lead over Lando Norris in the drivers’ world championship to fall to 52 points. Red Bull now trails McLaren by 41 points in the constructors’ standings after losing the lead in Baku, boosted by Norris’ crushing Singapore Grand Prix victory.

Following concerns over McLaren's rear wing in Baku, title rival Red Bull is the latest team in the firing line of the scrutineers.

"At the end of the year, I certainly don't see it as impossible that Oscar Piastri will take Perez's place at Red Bull for next year," said the Brazilian. "Piastri might get a bit