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How F1 became a multi-billion dollar industry

A well-known cynical joke which has circulated in the paddock for decades goes: if you want to become a millionaire in Formula 1, you should start out as a billionaire. It perfectly captures the capital-intensive, money-draining nature of the series – at least, as it used to be. Because in the past, that saying was certainly true. The hundreds of millions teams managed to bring in each year ...

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A well-known cynical joke which has circulated in the paddock for decades goes: if you want to become a millionaire in Formula 1, you should start out as a billionaire. It perfectly captures the capital-intensive, money-draining nature of the series – at least, as it used to be. Because in the past, that saying was certainly true. The hundreds of millions teams managed to bring in each year ...

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  • What changed: A well-known cynical joke which has circulated in the paddock for decades goes: if you want to become a millionaire in Formula 1, you should start out as a billionaire. It perfectly captures the capital-intensive, money-draining nature of the series – at least, as it used to be. Because in the past, that saying was certainly true. The hundreds of millions teams managed to bring in each year .
  • Who it affects: This weekend operations story mainly affects the people and teams already tied to the report.

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A weekend-management story built around setup, tyres, or timing calls.

Why it matters

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It shows how execution details can still swing the outcome for the teams and drivers involved across the current F1 picture.

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