F1 teams not keen on extra costs of refuelling

One idea that could be scrapped even before it makes a return is the re-introduction of refuelling. FIA President Jean Todt and most drivers are keen on the idea, as it will reduce the weight of the current heavy cars at the start of races.

But Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer told Auto Motor und Sport he is opposed to the idea because of the money, "It costs $2.5 million to buy the equipment."

Another proposal that could founder is the addition of a 22nd race next year.

One idea to ease the strain of the extra race was to increase the annual allocation of engines from three to four per driver.

But Haas boss Gunther Steiner said: "Every additional engine just costs us money."

Not just that, even the proposed monetary compensation would not be enough.

The German magazine claims Williams would receive just $800,000 extra for the 22nd race, which "would not cover the additional costs."

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