FIA President Ben Sulayem considers abolishing F1 cost cap

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is considering scrapping Formula 1's cost cap, citing the significant administrative burden it places on the governing body. The cost cap, introduced in 2021 to level the playing field among teams with varying budgets, is set at $140.4 million for 2025 but has drawn Ben Sulayem's criticism for being difficult to manage. He also supports McLaren CEO Zak Brown's proposal that teams should pay a monetary deposit to file formal complaints against rivals, with refunds if allegations are proven but penalties if not. Ben Sulayem is evaluating whether such penalties should count against the cost cap or if the cap itself should be removed entirely. He argued that teams should not be able to make accusations without formal written complaints and a financial commitment. The FIA president expects further clarifications to the drivers' code of conduct soon.