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The F1 commission are set to have a look at whether Max Verstappen’s engine swap at the Brazilian Grand Prix should count towards Red Bull’s 2025 cost cap.
The F1 commission is reviewing whether Max Verstappen’s engine swap at the Brazilian Grand Prix should be included in Red Bull’s 2025 cost cap due to his remarkable rise through the ranks after starting from the pit lane.
Verstappen incurred penalties for the engine swap but benefited from a safety car scenario that minimized the impact of starting from the back of the grid.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella raised concerns about the engine change potentially pushing Red Bull over the cost cap limit, as all teams have abided by a cost cap since 2021.
The discussion about Verstappen’s power unit will take place before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with possible implications for the F1 title race involving Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri.
Stella’s comments suggest that McLaren is closely monitoring the situation, especially since Norris currently leads the championship standings by 24 points over Piastri, while Verstappen trails by 49 points.
