FIA and FOTA reach an agreement…
A plan aimed at cost reduction was agreed upon between the FIA and the Formula 1 Teams Association (FOTA) during a meeting in Geneva. It appears that a broad agreement has been reached between FIA President Max Mosley and FOTA President Luca di Montezemolo to introduce new measures for a drastic cost reduction next year. […]
A plan aimed at cost reduction was agreed upon between the FIA and the Formula 1 Teams Association (FOTA) during a meeting in Geneva.
It appears that a broad agreement has been reached between FIA President Max Mosley and FOTA President Luca di Montezemolo to introduce new measures for a drastic cost reduction next year.
According to a statement: « Today’s meeting in Geneva focused on cost savings for 2009 and 2010. »
« The FOTA is already working urgently on new proposals for 2010 and beyond.
Even though the statement does not detail specific measures, it seems that there are four key points that have been approved:
– Un moteur V8 devra être désormais utilisé durant trois courses à partir de 2009 (deux cette année).
– Les fabricants doivent produire 25 moteurs pour un coût de 10 millions d’euros.
– Il y aura une nouvelle réunion entre les membres de la FOTA au Brésil pour déterminer les limites d’essai kilométriques pour 2009. Il sera également question de l’introduction d’une norme pour le KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) aux alentours de 2010 ou 2011. Le système pourra être utilisé par les équipes la saison prochaine.
– La FIA et la FOTA se réuniront, de nouveau, après le Grand Prix du Brésil pour discuter des mesures visant à réduire les coûts liés au développement des châssis.
A spokesperson for the FIA stated that it was inappropriate to make further comments at this time but described the meeting as very positive and constructive.
Another source added that the meeting was of historical importance because it was the first time the teams showed unanimity in their discussions about the future of the sport.
