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British F1 teams seek govt aid to smooth post-Brexit challenges

British F1 teams seek govt aid to smooth post-Brexit challenges

All seven British-based Formula One groups have approached the federal government, requesting help in assuaging the issues arising from post-Brexit border crossings and allow points.

Otmar Szafnauer, the principal of Alpine, expressed optimism about discovering a viable answer throughout a news convention on Wednesday.

Prominent figures from the groups, together with Formula One head Stefano Domenicali and different representatives, convened at Downing Street on Tuesday for a gathering with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer.

The gathering served as a prelude to the extremely anticipated British Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend.

Delving into the main points of the encounter, Szafnauer revealed, “We had a productive meeting with the government and conveyed our request for their support for motorsport as a whole. We emphasized our commitment to enhancing sustainability in the sport.”

Furthermore, Szafnauer expressed the groups’ concern concerning border crossings and voiced their enchantment for help on this space.

Reflecting on the current circumstances, he lamented, “The current situation is operational but not efficient. We face difficulties, particularly concerning the movement of personnel with work permits. If the government could lend a hand in this regard, it would be immensely beneficial.”

Encouragingly, the groups discovered the federal government’s response receptive. “The officials acknowledged that a similar approach had been implemented in the entertainment industry. Therefore, they expressed willingness to explore comparable solutions for Formula One,” Szafnauer disclosed, leaving room for optimism.

The departure of Britain from the European Union marked the tip of the liberty of motion for EU residents, in addition to for the transportation of products and providers. The motorsport trade, a significant sector within the U.Okay,, employs over 40,000 people and boasts an annual turnover of a powerful 9 billion kilos ($11.43 billion), in response to the Motorsport Industry Association.

Alpine, owned by Renault, has its Formula One manufacturing facility located in Enstone, a location in central England conveniently near the Silverstone circuit, the place the British Grand Prix will happen.

The manufacturing facility employs over 900 people hailing from numerous nations. While the engines are manufactured by Renault in Viry-Chatillon close to Paris, Alpine’s sports activities automobile manufacturing facility may be present in Dieppe, France.

Among the opposite distinguished British-based groups are Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, Red Bull, Haas, and Aston Martin. Notably, Ferrari and Red Bull’s subsidiary workforce, AlphaTauri, are primarily based in Italy, whereas Alfa Romeo/Sauber is located in Switzerland.

Commenting on the challenges, Szafnauer highlighted the predicaments related to the transportation of automobile components. “Every time we go back and forth, it becomes problematic and inefficient,” he noticed. “There is significant room for improvement. We used to enjoy a more streamlined process before Brexit.”

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