• Munkisquisher@lemmy.nzOP
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    2 months ago

    No, the teams must design most of the car themselves. They are allowed to buy the engine, gearbox and some suspension parts from other teams. But all the aero parts and chassis must be designed in house. The FIA have access to their computer systems and factories to police this and the cost cap. The teams being constructors is a key feature of F1. Red Bull’s second team RB is based in Italy, while the top team is in the UK.