Although Guenther Steiner believes it is “impossible” to level the playing field in today’s F1, he says there is no reason why it cannot become a reality with the help of “cost control.”

At present Formula 1’s top three teams, and the sport’s biggest spenders, have a massive advantage out on track over the midfield.

There is, however, talk of a budget cap coming into effect – perhaps even as early as 2018 – which would limit the teams to just £150 million a year.

Asked about a level playing field in the sport, Steiner told ESPN: “At the moment, it is impossible, because the budgets and the people working in it involved is so different.