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F1 'greedy' to want more than four manufacturers, says Wolff

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has questioned Formula 1's stated objective of attracting more manufacturers into the sport by lowering costs. That was the original aim of the new technical regulations due to be introduced in 2021 which sought to make F1 more attractive to prospective manufacturers considering entering the championship. Those hopes have since waned and FIA president Jean Todt has admitted that the focus now is to make sure that none of the current line-up of manufacturers - including Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda - decide to quit. "We should be happy with four premium manufacturers committed to the sport," Wolff told N in a recent interview....
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