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Cost cap causing Mercedes much ‘difficulty'

James Allison has admitted the budget cap being introduced to F1 for next season is causing Mercedes “considerable difficulty”. The World Champions’ technical director revealed work had been under way on the 2021 car for “several months” – and that wrapping up a seventh consecutive title so early had bought them precious time in preparing for their next defence of the crown. But the budget cap, which means the bigger constructors like Mercedes will have to reduce costs to a maximum of $145million in 2021, is producing a challenge which meant the team could not rest on their laurels after clinching the title at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Allison gave an insight into the...
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