In summary: McLaren chief executive Zak Brown believes it will “probably take another two years” before Formula 1’s budget cap system brings teams closer together and increases competition.
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Budget cap needs ‘another couple of years’ to create ‘exciting competition’ – Brown
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown believes it will “probably take another two years” before Formula 1’s budget cap system brings teams closer together and boosts competition.
In an interview posted by the team on social media, Brown said teams with less sophisticated resources will need a few years to build facilities before they can compete with larger teams. Asked if he sees himself closing the field, Brown said, “I think another couple of years.
“I think even though we’re all spending the same amount now, some teams have a bigger infrastructure,” he explained.
“We’re still waiting for our wind tunnel, which is just down the road, which will be here soon – a new simulator. So everybody’s kind of on a level playing field or most teams in terms of annual spending, quite a few teams have come in with better technology infrastructure, we’re catching up and there are other teams.
“So I think when these rules are settled, people will participate. I think it will be a very good race in a few years.
Blakely has one hand on the esports title when Opmeer is eliminated.
Two-time Formula 1 eSports world champion Jarno Oppmeer will lose his crown in tomorrow night’s final round following his retirement from the race.
McLaren Shadow driver Lucas Blakely won his fourth race of the season at Interlagos, leading most of the race from pole in the changing conditions to extend his championship lead to 21 points from Red Bull’s Frederik Rasmussen and Haas’ Thomas Rondhart. Blakeley only needs a top seven finish to secure his first F1 esports championship.
Fox Sports has extended the Mexican F1 broadcast agreement
Formula 1 will remain on Fox Sports in Mexico for the next three seasons after announcing that Formula 1 has extended its contract with the broadcaster.
Fox Sports Mexico will continue to hold exclusive rights to live coverage of the World Championship until the end of the 2025 season. Belgian broadcaster PlaySports will continue to show Formula 1 in the European country for the next two seasons after extending its own deal.
Nato Fast on the last day of the Formula E test
Nissan driver Norman Nato set the fastest time on the third day of pre-season testing in Valencia ahead of the 2023 season.
Nato, who did not take part in this year’s championship, recorded a best time of 1’23.776 in the third day of racing in the new car of the Gen3 series. Neto’s best time was just a tenth of a second off Mahindra’s Oliver Rowland, with Sebastian Buemi of the new team’s Invision third.
Reigning champion Stoffel Vandoorne covered the Nato fastest time late in the session, but was disqualified for exceeding track limits. The challenge ends tomorrow with the final day of racing.
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