Stoddart slams 'unsustainable' F1 costs

Former Minardi owner Paul Stoddart has criticised Formula One’s soaring costs, claiming the sport will run up a £1.5bn (€2.2bn) loss on this season alone.

Former Minardi owner Paul Stoddart has criticised Formula One’s soaring costs, claiming the sport will run up a £1.5bn (€2.2bn) loss on this season alone.

Stoddart sold Minardi to Red Bull last year after losing his battle with small budgets in the face of wealthy manufacturer-backed opposition.

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