F1’s cost cap makes fightbacks more “painful”, says FIA

Since 2021, F1 teams have had to operate under a budget cap limit which was introduced to put grand prix racing on a more stable financial platform.The evidence of the past few years is that the grid overall has closed up, especially because previous big spenders have not had the luxury of throwing more money at added performance to help them pull clear.But while a closer grid overall has been …Keep reading

Perez told Red Bull F1 seat in 2025 is his to lose

The Mexican endured a rollercoaster campaign this season, starting the season strongly but fading away before bouncing back in the final races.Red Bull is committed to Perez for the start of the 2024 campaign but has been clear that it wants him to battle more consistently nearer the front if it is to consider offering him a fresh deal.But with the squad happy to bide time over making a decision …Keep reading

FIA’s F1 structure set for reshuffle with sporting director Nielsen set to depart

The highly respected Nielsen was originally appointed at the start of this year, having had a lengthy career in grand prix racing at a number of teams including Lotus, Tyrrell, Benetton, Williams and AlphaTauri prior to working at Formula 1 management.He worked closely with F1 race director Niels Wittich and took responsibility at the FIA for all sporting matters in F1, including the development …Keep reading

Sauber recruitment drive will continue ahead of Audi F1 entry

After a financial squeeze led to downsizing, the team employed just 220 people prior to the takeover by Finn Rausing in 2017.With new investment in place, the team grew in subsequent years under the Alfa Romeo name, and by this season the headcount had more than doubled on Rausing’s watch.The expansion process received extra momentum when Audi’s takeover was confirmed in August 2022, although …Keep reading