US EditionFIA chief considers scrapping F1 cost cap and offers update on swearing rule changes - The Mirror
- FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in early May 2025 he is reconsidering Formula 1's budget cap ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
- Ben Sulayem cited the cost cap as an administrative headache caused by teams trying to circumvent spending limits set since 2021 at around $140 million.
- Ben Sulayem supports McLaren CEO Zak Brown's proposal that teams must submit formal, paid complaints about rivals, possibly with a $37,500 fee, to deter false accusations.
- Ben Sulayem confirmed forthcoming clarifications on driver conduct rules, insisting penalties for swearing remain despite driver dissent, and hinted such fines might count toward the budget cap.
- The reconsideration of the cost cap suggests future regulatory changes that could impact team spending, competitive balance, and enforcement mechanisms in F1's evolving financial landscape.
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