F1 Drivers Want FIA to Bring the Hammer Down on Cost Cap Offenders HEAD TOPICS

F1 Drivers Want FIA to Bring the Hammer Down on Cost Cap Offenders

10/21/2022 3:05:00 PM

Formula 1 veteran Valtteri Bottas ' Let' s hope that it' s a good penalty that really really hurts them '

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Formula 1 veteran Valtteri Bottas: 'Let's hope that it's a good penalty that really, really, hurts them.' Formula 1 veteran Valtteri Bottas: 'Let's hope that it's a good penalty that really, really, hurts them.' Hamilton, who was on a path to a record eighth championship, lost the title on the last lap of the last race of the season to Red Bull's Max Verstappen. And if there's one agreement among the drivers at this week's U.S. Grand Prix at Austin, Texas, it's that spending millions of dollars more than the next guy can make all the difference in the world in such a close battle. Red Bull's budget cap breach was a main topic of discussion on Thursday at Circuit of the Americas as just about everyone in the sport awaits the FIA's decision on what penalty should be levied on the current dominant team of Formula 1.Hamilton tried his best to stay out of the discussion on what the ultimate penalty should be for Red Bull's breach. Some have suggested that the penalty could be as soft as a fine. Others have suggested that Red Bull should be forced to give up Verstappen's 2021 title. Read more:
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Shares plummeted 25% in premarket trading after Snapchat’s parent company said it was operating on an assumption there would be no revenue growth in the current quarter. Read more >> F1 Drivers Want FIA to Bring the Hammer Down on Cost Cap OffendersFormula 1 veteran Valtteri Bottas ' Let' s hope that it' s a good penalty that really really hurts them ' Porsche F1 entry isn't dead, says FIAPorsche remains in talks with multiple F1 teams, according to the head of the FIA. Young People Don't Want to Work (at Oil Companies)Who wants to work for the brands that brought you climate change? Anna Faris names director she accused of inappropriate behavior on set“He would bring down somebody every day…and my first day, it was me.” Did he hold the door for her or sum? He’s dead. She’s aging. she thinks she wasn't hired for her legs Porsche May Still Join F1, According to the FIAA new release, the FIA said that Porsche was still in discussions with Formula 1 teams. FIA: Red Bull Guilty of F1 Cost Cap Violations Hamilton, who was on a path to a record eighth championship, lost the title on the last lap of the last race of the season to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.FIA: Red Bull Guilty of F1 Cost Cap Violations Hamilton, who was on a path to a record eighth championship, lost the title on the last lap of the last race of the season to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.ends after 2023 .global survey by AirSwift found that 82 percent of current oil and gas workers would consider switching to another energy sector in the next three years, up from 79 percent last year and 73 percent in 2020. And if there's one agreement among the drivers at this week's U.S.S. Grand Prix at Austin, Texas, it's that spending millions of dollars more than the next guy can make all the difference in the world in such a close battle. An alternative could be McLaren, which has previously ran F1 cars with Porsche power units. Red Bull's budget cap breach was a main topic of discussion on Thursday at Circuit of the Americas as just about everyone in the sport awaits the FIA's decision on what penalty should be levied on the current dominant team of Formula 1. Red Bull's budget cap breach was a main topic of discussion on Thursday at Circuit of the Americas as just about everyone in the sport awaits the FIA's decision on what penalty should be levied on the current dominant team of Formula 1. Hamilton tried his best to stay out of the discussion on what the ultimate penalty should be for Red Bull's breach. The industry has drawn comparisons to Big Tobacco, and this image has started to affect workers. Some have suggested that the penalty could be as soft as a fine. Some have suggested that the penalty could be as soft as a fine. The team's CEO, Jost Capito, in his last role was head of the Volkswagen R performance and motorsport division. Others have suggested that Red Bull should be forced to give up Verstappen's 2021 title. Hamilton said the integrity of the sport is on the line. Hamilton said the integrity of the sport is on the line. Lewis Hamilton lost a F1 Drivers’ Championship to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen last season on the last lap of the last race of the season. Chris Graythen Getty Images "I do believe that (FIA president) Mohammed (Ben Sulayem) and his team will make the right decisions," Hamilton said. Chris Graythen Getty Images "I do believe that (FIA president) Mohammed (Ben Sulayem) and his team will make the right decisions," Hamilton said. Advertisement Big Oil’s reputation is causing problems for companies like his. "I have to believe that. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, naturally. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, naturally. Otherwise, I'm just focused on doing the best job I can and whatever is done is done." Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz said that a lot eyes in the paddock are on this one." Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz said that a lot eyes in the paddock are on this one. And that includes the drivers. A poll by the consulting firm EY in 2017 found that 62 percent of 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States found a career in oil and gas unappealing. "I think every team and every driver, we just want clarity first of all," Sainz said. "I think every team and every driver, we just want clarity first of all," Sainz said."We all know what one, two, three, $4 million can make to car development and car speeds in Formula 1. That's why years ago everyone was spending—or the top three teams were spending—$350 million. That's why years ago everyone was spending—or the top three teams were spending—$350 million. And now we're spending $150 million to keep these things under control. "I just hope if there's a penalty, the penalty is relatively important to take the appetite away from overspending two or $3 million on next year's car. "I just hope if there's a penalty, the penalty is relatively important to take the appetite away from overspending two or $3 million on next year's car. I just think it needs to be fair play for everyone, and if there's a cost cap, it's there to be followed, and I just hope the FIA takes the right decision to make sure that everyone follows it." Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas drove for Red Bull's chief rival Mercedes last year." Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas drove for Red Bull's chief rival Mercedes last year. He hopes the FIA pulls no punches when it comes time to dish out penalties for any rules breach involving the amount of money teams are allowed to spend. Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas drove for Mercedes last season. Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas drove for Mercedes last season. Bryn Lennon - Formula 1 Getty Images "I feel like rules are the rules and if you don't follow them there should be a penalty that really hurts," Bottas said. "You don't want anyone to have the appetite to maximize something for one year and risking with the budget cap."You don't want anyone to have the appetite to maximize something for one year and risking with the budget cap. I personally hope that it's going to be a strict and harsh penalty because that shouldn't happen. "Rules are the rules. "Rules are the rules. There's many rules in F1 and there should no difference in terms of the penalty. Let's hope that it's a good penalty that really, really, hurts them. Let's hope that it's a good penalty that really, really, hurts them. I was in the fight last year for the Constructors' (Championship). Yes, we got that, but we missed the Drivers' Title by a few points and a few millions can make a big, big difference. Yes, we got that, but we missed the Drivers' Title by a few points and a few millions can make a big, big difference." Red Bull driver Sergio Perez said that having teams point fingers and wonder how winning teams are succeeding is nothing new in F1. "At the end of the day, there's always teams that want to take performance out of you, especially when you are winning," Perez said. "At the end of the day, there's always teams that want to take performance out of you, especially when you are winning," Perez said."It's been part of the sport forever. "I just think that it will be it's just a normal situation and at the end of the day, the facts will come out and people will see and understand the situation. "I just think that it will be it's just a normal situation and at the end of the day, the facts will come out and people will see and understand the situation." Mike Pryson covered auto racing for the Jackson (Mich.) 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