Red Bull’s breaching of Formula 1’s cost cap in 2021 – as recently confirmed by the FIA – puts everyone in a tricky position. Although the breach is classified as a ‘minor’ one (meaning it is over by less than 5% of the cap) that could still be an overspend of up to £6.5m. Other teams have been quick to point out just how much lap time they could find if they had that much extra to spend. It’s an extra 70 aerodynamicists, or an extra two or three in-season aero upgrades.