Motor racing's governing body, the FIA, has impounded the brake ducts from Racing Point's cars and ordered Mercedes to supply corresponding components from its 2019 car after deeming a protest from rivals Renault admissible.
Racing Point finished sixth and seventh at Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix, but Renault have protested the result over allegations Racing Point's car does not comply with regulations requiring teams to design and manufacture certain parts.
While some components, known as non-listed parts, are allowed to be bought from rivals, listed parts, which include the aerodynamic surfaces of the car and, for the first time this year, the brake ducts, must be of the team's own design.