F1 and the looming Brexit crisis 

#2 Immigration and retention of talent

Renault will face logistical issues with Brexit

Formula 1 attracts a stream of talented personnel to each team, be it the drivers, engineers, aerodynamicists, designers or mechanics from all over Europe. The personnel move and swap jobs amongst the teams too. Brexit poses a serious question of how the talent from the European nations will be recruited and retained without any effect on the tight work schedules.

Before, a German Mercedes engineer could find it easier at the UK customs and a British crew from Enstone could walk past the French immigration as they moved to and fro between their Renault factory bases. The Formula 1 industry is largely concentrated in the UK and stricter immigration laws will cause delays in a sport where every second matter off the track and every millisecond on it.

The F1 industry will move from the 'wait and see approach' and chalk up contingency plans to ensure that Brexit has a minimal impact on their operations.