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FIA issues new directive: loophole in budget cap regulations closed

The FIA has issued a new technical guideline for potential grey areas in the budget cap rules. The new TD45 takes effect immediately, retroactive to 1 January this year. Article continues under ad The FIA has stipulated that staff in other departments within the team - for example, developing a hypercar for Le Mans or producing a boat - can no longer be used for activities that affect the performance of the F1 cars. By booking staff costs on projects other than F1, teams were able to undercut the budget cap. How does getting around the budget cap work? Last week, it was revealed that Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin have been asked for clarification by the FIA. The...
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