F1 apparently did not have permission from RaceSimStudio to use their Formula hybrid cars in their demonstration videos of Jeddah and Miami.

[presidentofthemoon]

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[BrightCandle]

From the website just now this appears to be the contract associated with the sale (I don't know if this has always been the case it could have just been added):

By purchasing, you agree all sales are final, excluding accidental duplicate purchases, one of which will be refunded after you contact us with your PayPal and SellFy email address and state your Transaction ID.
Not to be used for public/corporate events of any kind without our permission. It is illegal to obtain or distribute an unauthorized, unpaid copy of this vehicle.

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So on that at least it looks like a breach of copyright.

 

[theguy69]

So on that at least it looks like a breach of copyright.

Interesting, I wonder how F1 will respond. Lol kinda ironic, they used to hound rd and youtube with all the copyright infringements and now they've breached it themselves

 

[mclarenf1papa]

F1 lawyers would have a field day with this... I'd be a bit less brazen if I was RSS.