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Daily Mirror
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Fraser Watson

FIA boss breaks silence on Red Bull budget cap saga with "teams wanting to see blood"

FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem has broken his silence on the budget cap controversy that tainted the finale to the F1 season.

Red Bull, and more specifically Max Verstappen, were utterly dominant in 2022, with the Dutchman winning the drivers' title by a mammoth 146 points. With Sergio Perez third overall, the team also claimed a first Constructors' title since 2013.

The successful campaign followed on from Verstappen's first title win in 2021, albeit one clouded in controversy following the dubious finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December. However, the legitimacy of that championship success then came under further scrutiny when it was reported Red Bull had breached regulations.

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