P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull’s dominant Formula 1 campaign has left it as the most cost-effective team in F1, with Haas at the opposite end of the scale after scoring the fewest points this season.
Red Bull had a dominant Formula 1 season, earning the highest number of points for a constructor in F1 history with 860 points. This is despite the spending restrictions imposed since 2021, which aim to equalize the field and reduce spending differentials. The original budget cap was set at $175 million but was reduced to $145 million for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cap has since been further reduced, with this year’s limit standing at $135 million. However, the true figure is higher due to indexation for inflation and cost of living. Red Bull was the most cost-effective team, with each point costing just under $175,000, while Mercedes and Ferrari were less efficient. Haas had the worst spend-to-point ratio, with each point costing approximately $12.5 million.
