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FIA feels vindicated by F1 cost crisis

Sutton Images Enlarge The FIA says the recent plight of Caterham and Marussia vindicates its push to introduce a budget cap earlier this season. F1 is down to an 18-car grid - the first time since 2005 - for this weekend's United States Grand Prix in Austin after Caterham and Marussia fell into administration in the space of five days. Earlier this year FIA president Jean Todt was forced to abandon a proposed budget cap for 2015 due to opposition from the top teams in F1's Strategy Group, a decision which angered the sport's smallest outfits. On Thursday the FIA released a statement saying it plans to continue working towards the goal of cutting costs in the sport. "Looking beyond...
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