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Budget Cap Not Blame for F1 Winning Teams
F1's budget cap may not cause fewer winning teams, says reader.
In brief
F1's budget cap may not cause fewer winning teams, says reader. Reader argues F1's budget cap doesn't reduce winning teams as stats show only 1% of races had winners from teams outside top four. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Reader's View on Budget Cap
Reader suggests F1 needs more than four race-winning teams.
“Four competitive teams has happened before but it’s still not great and the problem is as it always is, money”
Historical Context of Money Issues
Best teams have more money since late 1980s to fix problems.
“Now, teams that are significantly behind can’t throw more money at the problem to catch-up due to the cost cap”
Current Season Dynamics
Mercedes spent cap early to maintain advantage.
“Whereas Red Bull didn’t and that’s in part why Max has had a better car the last two races”
Winning Teams Statistics
Only 1% of races had winners from teams outside top four.
“That’s six of 600 races over 33 years where we had a winner driving for a team who finished outside the top 4 in that years constructors championship”
Reader's Proposed Solution
Let teams further down have bigger budget next season.
“F1 has never really had that and will continue not to unless something changes (maybe by letting teams further down have a bigger budget the following season rather than just more CFD time)”
In short
Reader argues F1's budget cap doesn't reduce winning teams as stats show only 1% of races had winners from teams outside top four.
