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George Russell feels the cost cap and wind-tunnel testing in F1 could go even further as it is not helping the field to catch Red Bull.
George Russell has doubts about the effectiveness of the Formula 1 cost cap in narrowing the performance gap between teams, especially with Red Bull’s dominance. The cost cap was introduced in 2021 to limit spending, hoping to level the playing field by reining in big teams like Red Bull. In 2022, new restrictions on aerodynamic testing were introduced, but Red Bull has won 42 out of 50 races so far, mostly with Max Verstappen. Despite Mercedes’ historical dominance, they struggle to catch up, with Russell suggesting even stricter regulations might be necessary for parity. He acknowledges that catching up to Red Bull is a long process and might not happen until 2026, given the current competitive landscape in F1.
