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Brown "sympathetic" to Williams F1 but warns against CapEx spending spree
Williams team boss James Vowles has been advocating for increased capital expenditure allowances to help the team catch up with its competitors. The current allowance of $36 million over four years is seen as insufficient. However, negotiations for a solution have not yielded any results, as other teams are also vying for larger allowances for themselves. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff acknowledged that some teams are pushing for increased capital expenditure. McLaren’s Zak Brown sympathizes with Williams but cautions against a spending spree, as it could cause further financial imbalance among teams. Brown believes that finding a singular solution for Williams is challenging, as other midfield teams may also demand upgrades to not fall behind. He opposes increased spending and suggests that the current budget cap is working well for the competitiveness of the sport, jokingly suggesting that a cap be placed on Max Verstappen’s right foot.
Source: motorsport
