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Budget cap gamble paid off for Alfa Romeo

Apr.6 Sauber-run Alfa Romeo appears to have benefitted in more ways than one by taking more control of its Swiss-based Formula 1 team. With the budget cap, the big technology and engine makers – predominantly Ferrari and Mercedes – reportedly insisted upon provisions whereby smaller teams who buy their components also have to take a corresponding reduction to their annual allowable spent. Alfa Romeo baulked at that and, for 2022, gambled instead on building its own gearbox and rear end at Hinwil rather than keep buying from Ferrari. 'That gave the team more technical freedom,' wrote Auto Motor und Sport editor Michael Schmidt. 'It was the only way the designers could switch...
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