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**lierro** · 01-09-2009, 06:08 PM

I think this is in danger of becoming an urban myth Sure, he's talked about costs over the years, but as SGWilko points out, the many rule changes introduced by Max in the same period have cost money not saved it.

In addition it's my opinion that Max (and Bernie) have discouraged small 'privateer' teams (remember the $48m bond required to enter F1), and instead encouraged manufacturers to spend their money in the sport which has had the effect of increasing costs dramatically. Not so very long ago we were seeing annual budgets of $20m, and they're now 25 times that in some cases.

Not so sure I've seen many comments from Max on this subject.

I know you hate him, but a he did exactly what I said and there are articles relating that. Don't ask me to give you links, I've got very little time ATM.

01-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#36
lierro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	I think this is in danger of becoming an urban myth Sure, he's *talked* about costs over the years, but as SGWilko points out, the many rule changes introduced by Max in the same period have cost money not saved it. In addition it's my opinion that Max (and Bernie) have discouraged small 'privateer' teams (remember the $48m bond required to enter F1), and instead encouraged manufacturers to spend their money in the sport which has had the effect of increasing costs dramatically. Not so very long ago we were seeing annual budgets of $20m, and they're now 25 times that in some cases. Not so sure I've seen many comments from Max on this subject. I know you hate him, but a he did exactly what I said and there are articles relating that. Don't ask me to give you links, I've got very little time ATM.
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