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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Sounds Alarm on Budget Cap Crisis After Imola Grand Prix

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 19, 2025
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Sounds Alarm on Budget Cap Crisis After Imola Grand Prix

IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 18: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 18, 2025 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505180299 // Usage for editorial use only //

F1’s Red Bull in Financial Turmoil: Max Verstappen Sounds Alarm on Budget Cap Crisis

Formula 1 powerhouse Red Bull is facing a financial storm as F1 champion Max Verstappen raises concerns over the team’s budget cap limitations. The alarm was sounded following a dramatic incident at the Imola Grand Prix, where Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda suffered a harrowing crash during qualifying, leaving the team grappling with potential cost implications.

Verstappen, a four-time world champion, expressed worry over the impact of Tsunoda’s crash on Red Bull’s budget cap. The Dutch driver acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating, “That was a big hit. The most important thing is that he’s okay. But it’s a lot of damage. Not ideal with the budget cap, but that’s how it goes.”

The cost cap in Formula 1, implemented in 2021, restricts the amount teams can spend on their cars throughout a season. This measure aims to level the playing field by preventing teams with larger budgets from gaining a significant advantage over smaller competitors. Red Bull, known for its competitive edge, could face challenges staying within the financial boundaries, especially after the costly repairs necessitated by Tsunoda’s crash at Imola.

The current cost cap for F1 stands at $140.4 million (£106 million) for the year 2025. Red Bull has had its share of struggles with the cost cap, having been penalized for a breach in the 2021 season. The team was fined $7 million and faced a 10% reduction in aero testing for the 2023 season. Despite these setbacks, Red Bull has since complied with the financial regulations.

As the team navigates the aftermath of the Imola incident and prepares for upcoming races, the pressure to manage costs while maintaining competitiveness looms large. With Verstappen’s championship ambitions and Red Bull’s reputation on the line, the financial constraints add a new layer of complexity to their F1 campaign.

Stay tuned for more updates on Red Bull’s financial challenges and their quest for victory in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

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