How budget cap is making 2025 less exciting

How budget cap is making 2025 less exciting

Lewis Hamilton says the 2025 F1 season feels flat because the budget cap has prevented teams from introducing constant upgrades, unlike in 2008 and 2013 when development continued until the end. He believes Ferrari’s limited progress has left him stuck too far behind McLaren, making the year less exciting from his perspective. However, some point out that McLaren’s dominance, not just the budget cap, has reduced the drama compared to tighter title fights. Others argue teams like Red Bull and Sauber have still improved under the cap, while Ferrari and Mercedes have mainly suffered from failed upgrades.

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Elliott wins at Kansas to secure playoff spot

Chase Elliott came from eighth place in overtime to win at Kansas Speedway, giving him his second win of the season and a spot in the next playoff round. Denny Hamlin led most of the race but lost his chance at a 60th career win after late cautions and a slow pit stop, allowing Elliott to pass him at the finish. Bubba Wallace fought for the win but hit the wall and ended up fifth, while Ryan Blaney joined Elliott as the only two drivers already safe in the next round. The four drivers now in danger of being knocked out are Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Tyler Reddick, and Wallace.

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Cadillac signs ex-Audi engine boss for 2026 debut

Cadillac has hired Adam Baker, who used to work in Audi’s Formula 1 engine department, as it gets ready for its 2026 debut. Baker joined Audi in 2021 but lost his role earlier this year when Mattia Binotto made staff changes. He will now lead Cadillac’s new engine program in Charlotte, North Carolina, while the team continues to use Ferrari engines in the meantime. Baker’s extensive career in motorsport, spanning collaborations with Cosworth, BMW, Audi, Formula E, the WEC, and the FIA, makes him a valuable addition to the project.

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Bruce replaces Anagnostiadis for Singapore round

Aiva Anagnostiadis broke her left foot in training and will not race in the Singapore round of the 2025 F1 Academy. Megan Bruce, who did well in the recent rookie test at Navarra, will take her place at the Marina Bay race. Anagnostiadis said she is upset to miss the event but will now focus on recovery before testing in Bahrain. She is 15th in the standings with five points, while Doriane Pin leads ahead of Maya Weug and Chloe Chambers.

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WRT to become BMW’s GTP partner in 2026

BMW announced that Team WRT will assume its IMSA GTP program in 2026, marking the end of its 17-year partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan. WRT, led by Vincent Vosse, will run the full season and join the IMSA test at Daytona in November. The team is establishing a new base in Charlotte, NC, to oversee its North American operations while also competing with BMW in the FIA WEC. BMW will utilize an updated M Hybrid V8, and both BMW and WRT stated that they are ready for the challenge and aim for significant results.

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