I was told a long time ago that whatever DfE and motorsport (in particular) want, they get. Almost no questions asked.
As I have said before, the income from the Registries should be removed from DfE budget, allocated and paid to health and education.
At the moment DfE doesn't really have to justify how and on what or who they spend the money on.
They've a had a few good years now to monetize and commercialise motorsports.
Time for some levelling up, Alf. Spend the money where it's most needed.