Other than increasing the revenue stream, by means of more pay-per-view deals, more races, betting, sponsors and streaming, F1 is seeking to improve the show by levelling the playing field. This will be done by introducing a budget cap, which essentially means an end to the current spending war, while also dividing the prize money more equally and scrapping the various bonuses. At the same time, Ross Brawn and his ever-expanding team are working on technical regulations that will make the cars look more aggressive and less reliant on aero, thereby allowing closer racing. However, former Williams technical director and McLaren race director, Sam Michael, believes that the proposed...
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