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FIA President Explores Scrapping F1 Budget Cap and Endorses Protest Deposit Proposal

Mohammed Ben Sulayem questions the cost cap’s value, supports Zak Brown’s protest mechanism, and confirms the swearing ban will remain in place.

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Overview

  • FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has publicly suggested eliminating Formula 1's budget cap, calling it an administrative burden.
  • The cost cap, introduced in 2021 at $145 million, has been reduced over time and is set at £105 million for the 2025 season.
  • Ben Sulayem backs McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s proposal for a protest deposit system, where fees for unsubstantiated complaints would count against the cost cap.
  • The president reaffirmed that the ban on driver swearing during official FIA events will remain in effect, despite criticism from drivers.
  • The FIA is actively reviewing these regulatory measures as part of broader efforts to address financial equity and governance challenges in Formula 1.