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Christian Horner advocates for increase in F1 budget cap

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Christian Horner advocates for increase in F1 budget cap

Summary

Christian Horner has urged Formula 1 to reconsider the current $215 million budget cap, stating that teams are spending between $500 and $600 million annually. Since 2021, F1 has implemented this budgeting system starting at $145 million, later raised to $215 million. However, Horner emphasized that the cap does not encompass all costs incurred by teams. His comments come as F1 continues to navigate financial pressures and competitive dynamics within the league.

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By the Numbers

•Horner calls for an increase in the F1 budget cap amidst rising expenses.
•The current budget cap stands at $215 million, previously starting at $145 million.
•Teams reportedly spend $500-$600 million each year.
•F1 has operated under this budget cap system since 2021.

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10:34 AMMotorsport.com — Christian Horner calls for F1 budget cap rethink: "Teams are spending $500 or $600m"
10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Horner calls for F1 budget cap rethink: "Teams are spending $500 or $600m"

What they're saying

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Christian Horner has called on Formula 1 to increase the $215million budget cap, claiming “teams are spending $500 or $600million” year on year. From 2021 the championship has operated under a budget cap system which limits how much a team can spend per season, with it starting at $145m before eventually increasing to $215m. But that $215m doesn’t cover every single cost made by an F1 ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com