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Max Verstappen fears Red Bull budget cap issues
Max Verstappen expressed his concerns about Red Bull’s budget cap limit following a major incident at the Imola Grand Prix. He was narrowly beaten for pole position by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at the Emilia-Romagna GP. Despite this, Verstappen achieved a remarkable overtake early in the race and clinched the victory. Unfortunately, his teammate Yuki Tsunoda crashed during qualifying, raising worries about the impact on the team’s budget due to potential repair costs. Formula 1 introduced the cost cap in 2021 to promote competitiveness and financial sustainability across teams, with Red Bull previously facing penalties for breaching the cap. The current cost cap for 2025 stands at $140.4 million, emphasizing the need for teams to carefully manage their expenses within the defined limit.
