FIA closes F1 cost cap loophole with new staff rules

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The FIA approved new regulations preventing non-F1 staff from working on Formula 1 projects, closing a budget cap loophole. The decision, announced by the World Motor Sport Council, aims to prevent teams from bypassing spending limits and maintain competitive balance.

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com both detail the cost cap loophole, while F1i frames it as a firewall. The Race focuses on a separate wheel rim development ban, which is unrelated to the staff rules. PlanetF1 covers a different regulation change about race lengths.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most comprehensive explanation of the new regulations and their purpose, with a clear headline and image, making it the best first read.

FIA closes F1 cost cap loophole with new staff rules

How the sources differ

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