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F1 News: FIA to Sue FOTA Breakaway Group

June 19th, 2009 No comments

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While Vettel topped the times for both practices, the Saga of the breakaway news continues:

Max Mosley is standing his ground. He told the BBC:

“We had to take legal proceedings. That’s all part of the process, but the moment they come to their senses that will all stop”

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F1 News: Teams in Breakaway Shock

June 19th, 2009 No comments

Just hours before the start of the F1 British Grand Prix racing weekend at Silverstone ( Click to view current odds) eight teams (Brawn GP, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, BMW Sauber, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso) have anounced plans to form a breakaway series in 2010.

The FOTA statement in full:

Silverstone, 18 June 2009 – Since the formation of FOTA last September the teams have worked together and sought to engage the FIA and commercial rights holder, to develop and improve the sport.

Unprecedented worldwide financial turmoil has inevitably placed great challenges before the F1 community. FOTA is proud that it has achieved the most substantial measures to reduce costs in the history of our sport.
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