Formula One's New Meritocracy: McLaren's Triumph
Update: 2025-12-11
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Formula Ones cost cap has revolutionized the sport, transforming it into a meritocracy where the best driver in the best machine wins. This shift is evident as McLaren, with Lando Norris at the helm, secured its first drivers title since 2008, ending a 15-year dominance by Red Bull and Mercedes. The cost cap, introduced in 2021, aimed to level the playing field, and it has done just that. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges that without the cap, the sport would have reverted to an arms race, potentially preventing McLarens triumph. Norris, who shares this view, highlights that McLarens success is a testament to their superior development, despite increased restrictions and the budget cap.
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