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Alonso hits out at driver salary cap talks

Jun.7 Fernando Alonso has revealed his opposition to the idea of a salary cap for Formula 1 drivers. Max Verstappen's manager has already slammed the idea, but Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says talks with Liberty and the FIA are already well underway. 'We are discussing it,' he said, 'but there is not a straightforward solution, especially for the drivers' caps on the salary. 'It will not be in the short term as we already have contracts in place, so it's a discussion, we understand it and we recognise it will take time, but certainly we will go through the process,' Binotto added. According to two-time world champion Alonso, however, the drivers have not been included in those talks so...
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