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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has called for clarity on the finer details of Formula 1’s cost cap after Red Bull changed the Honda powerunit on Max Verstappen’s car prior to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has expressed a need for clarity regarding the Formula 1 cost cap following Red Bull’s engine change for Max Verstappen before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The decision to switch engines and make additional modifications paid off, as Verstappen went from a pit lane start to finishing third in the race. However, Stella raised concerns about how these changes would impact the cost cap regulations. Red Bull’s strategic gamble was successful, allowing them to make necessary adaptations that contributed significantly to Verstappen’s impressive performance. Despite the success, there remains uncertainty about whether these modifications will fall under the cost cap restrictions in Formula 1.
