The Formula 1 budget cap war of words is mounting in the wake of Ferrari questioning when Red Bull would stop developing their 2022 car with the new financial restraints in mind, prompting Helmut Marko to question how much Carlos Sainz's crashes are costing the team. The budget cap for 2022 (excluding powertrains) is officially set at US $140-million plus twice $2.4 million for each Grand Prix that exceeds 21 race weekends. However, with inflation and increased transport costs amid the war in Ukraine, there are reportedly ongoing talks to address by somehow relaxing the cap. Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto kicked the budget cap hornet's nest during the Miami Grand Prix weekend: 'There is a...
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