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Sauber, Williams want F1 budget cap rule changes

Jun.23 Midfield and lower-level Formula 1 teams are pushing for changes in the budget cap system to enable them to catch up in terms of infrastructure. Before the Canadian GP, Williams boss James Vowles admitted the once-great team is now 20 years behind the top teams in terms of key infrastructure at the factory. But he says the budget cap is now allowing Williams to catch up now that it can afford it. 'The numbers we're talking about here is hundreds of millions – not 10 million or 20 million – but hundreds of millions to sort of catch up with the level of investment,' said Vowles. 'What we're looking for at the moment is the ability to have sporting equity – the...
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