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    Ferrari Administrative Board: No F1 in 2010 if the rules don’t change


    FERRARI’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES
    THE FIRST QUARTER RESULTS:
    TURNOVER 441 MILLION EURO
    TRADING PROFIT 54 MILLION EURO

    FERRARI CONFIRMS ITS OPPOSITION TO THE NEW
    TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE FIA AND DOES NOT INTEND ENTERING ITS CARS IN THE 2010 F1 CHAMPIONSHIP


    Maranello 12 May 2009 – Ferrari’s Board of Directors, chaired by Luca di Montezemolo, today analysed the first quarter results for 2009. Despite the current international economic climate, which has hit the automotive sector in particular, Ferrari’s figures were in line with the record levels reached in 2008.

    Turnover for the first three months was 441 million euro compared to 455.7 million euro over the same period in 2008. The first quarter closed with a trading profit of 54 million euro compared to last year’s 59 million euro.

    These results reflect the introduction of new models, in particular the success of the Ferrari California and the Scuderia Spider 16M, the constant growth in activities linked to the brand (e-commerce, licensing, merchandising and retail) and the company’s continuing efforts to maximise efficiency.

    The Board of Directors also examined developments related to recent decisions taken by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile during an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on 29 April 2009. Although this meeting was originally called only to examine a disciplinary matter, the decisions taken mean that, for the first time ever in Formula 1, the 2010 season will see the introduction of two different sets of regulations based on arbitrary technical rules and economic parameters.

    The Board considers that if this is the regulatory framework for Formula 1 in the future, then the reasons underlying Ferrari’s uninterrupted participation in the World Championship over the last 60 years – the only constructor to have taken part ever since its inception in 1950 – would come to a close.

    The Board also expressed its disappointment about the methods adopted by the FIA in taking decisions of such a serious nature and its refusal to effectively reach an understanding with constructors and teams. The rules of governance that have contributed to the development of Formula 1 over the last 25 years have been disregarded, as have the binding contractual obligations between Ferrari and the FIA itself regarding the stability of the regulations. The same rules for all teams, stability of regulations, the continuity of the FOTA’s endeavours to methodically and progressively reduce costs, and governance of Formula 1 are the priorities for the future. If these indispensable principles are not respected and if the regulations adopted for 2010 will not change, then Ferrari does not intend to enter its cars in the next Formula 1 World Championship.
    Ferrari trusts that its many fans worldwide will understand that this difficult decision is coherent with the Scuderia’s approach to motor sport and to Formula 1 in particular, always seeking to promote its sporting and technical values. The Chairman of the Board of Directors was mandated to evaluate the most suitable ways and methods to protect the company’s interests.

    source: ferrari.com

  • #2
    Ow come on, a bit childish isn't it? finally it's easier for smaller teams to compete with those with (big) money and now Ferrari doesn't want to race anymore?
    The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do

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    • #3
      They only threat I will be really surprised if they really quit.

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      • #4
        Don't make a threat, that you are not prepared to follow up on
        Rijk

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        • #5
          Originally posted by AX lover View Post
          They only threat I will be really surprised if they really quit.
          Let's wait and see. Teams who want to enter the 2010 competition have to sign up before May 23.

          Rumours are Toyota object as well against the new rules.

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          • #6
            I thought it was May 29?
            Also Red Bull wants to leave I've heard.

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            • #7
              Interesting standoff. Makes me think of the following scene:lol::lol::lol:

              The one party thinks: "He'll never use the ax for real"

              The other party thinks: "Surely, he'll pull his hand away"
              Rijk

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              • #8
                Also Renault is threatening to leave!
                Formula One news: Renault the latest team to threaten withdrawal - GPUpdate.net Formula One

                Now we have official statements from: Ferrari, Toyota, Red Bull and Renault.
                That's 5 out of 10 teams. Who will follow?

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                • #9
                  French court rejects Ferrari case against FIA rules
                  French court rejects Ferrari case against FIA rules | Sports | Formula 1 | Reuters

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                  • #10
                    Start your own series, Mosley tells FOTA

                    By Jonathan Noble Thursday, June 4th 2009, 08:29 GMT

                    FIA president Max Mosley has indicated that the governing body is not about to bow to demands being placed on it by Formula 1's current teams about their entry to the 2010 championship.
                    Nine (red.: out of ten) of the sport's current competitors submitted their entries to next year's championship on the condition that a new Concorde Agreement was signed by June 12 and that next year's cost-cutting rule changes are abandoned in favour of their preferred regulations.

                    However, speaking to Swiss publication Motorsport Aktuell, Mosley has made it clear that it is unlikely a Concorde Agreement can be put together in such a short time frame - and he has suggested the rebel teams go off and set up their own championship if they are unhappy.

                    "A Concorde Agreement which one receives so late can't be signed by June 12," Mosley was quoted as saying.

                    "We now have a conflict and we will see who succeeds in the end. I say to them: If you want to draw up your own rules, then you can organise your own championship. But we have the Formula 1 championship.

                    "We draw up the rules for that. We have been doing that for 60 years and we will continue doing so."

                    With a whole host of new teams having submitted entries to next year's championship, there are no shortage of competitors who can fill the grid if current teams do not wish to compete.

                    Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali said last week that if the conditions laid down by FOTA's nine members were not accepted, then their entries would be invalid.

                    source: autosport.com

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                    • #11
                      After Williams, Force India is the second of the current teams to submit unconditionally for next season.

                      The other eight still (represented by FOTA) want the 2010 rules changed. FOTA wants to talk to FIA to get a new Concord agreement signed on June 12th.

                      Clock is ticking ..

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                      • #12
                        Drivers support FOTA in F1 future row

                        By Jonathan Noble
                        Sunday, June 7th 2009

                        Grand Prix drivers pledged their support for the stance adopted by the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) following talks to discuss the current row in Istanbul on Sunday morning.

                        Drivers and team principals from the eight current members of FOTA held a 25-minute get-together in the Toyota motorhome to discuss the current situation ahead of a crunch week to decide the future of the sport.


                        The discussions came after the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) aired its concerns about the impact the situation was having on its members' careers - and the fact that the racers were having no say in what was going on.


                        Speaking after the Sunday morning meeting ended, Jarno Trulli said: "All the drivers have the same feeling: to follow FOTA and respect above all the work they are doing on the coming rules and the running of Formula 1 in a serious way for the future.


                        "We were called today to be kept informed because of the rules not being clear and, being one of the few things that we have read, do not work and needed to be talked about from our part for reasons of safety.
                        "(Concerning) these rules, which we do not in any case consider are adequate, we share the same vision as FOTA."


                        Trulli said the drivers joined their teams in believing future rules plans were not good for the sport – with the FIA set to announce on Friday which teams have been accepted for next year's championship.


                        "Mosley must understand that there are some things that cannot happen," he said. "The rules for 2010 are absolutely not good because Formula 1 must remain the number one sport in the world, with great technology and with the manufacturers.


                        "You can't try and bring in other teams that maybe have never had any idea about what it takes to compete with the cars and in a championship of such a high level. Above all, with the rules we are completely out."
                        When asked if he felt the situation was now heading for a breakaway, Trulli said: "At the moment we have to wait and see, because FOTA want to reach a solution together with the federation. However all of us drivers I think understand very well which is the right side to be on.


                        "I know that in the next week something should budge, it must move. Otherwise there will inevitably then be a split."

                        source: autosport.com

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                        • #13
                          FIA announces 2010 F1 entry list

                          World championship leaders Brawn, plus former champions McLaren and Renault are among the teams that have been told to lift the conditions on their entry to the 2010 championship by June 19 or risk being left off the grid. After days of intense speculation about which teams would comprise the make up for the 2010 championship, the FIA announced that of the current teams only Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Williams and Force India have been granted entries.


                          It means that Brawn, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber and Toyota have all been sidelined for now - pointing towards further frantic efforts to try and find a solution to the row over cost cuts.


                          In a statement issued by the FIA, it said: "These five teams have submitted conditional entries.The FIA has invited them to lift those conditions following further discussions to be concluded not later than close of business on Friday 19 June."


                          The inclusion of Ferrari and the two Red Bull teams is also a bone of contention, with the outfits likely to claim that they could only be entered if the conditions attached to their applications to race were met.


                          The FIA, however, believes the teams committed several years ago when they signed deals with the governing body and Formula One Management tying themselves to the sport.


                          The list also confirmed that three new teams had been granted an entry - Campos Grand Prix, Manor Grand Prix and Team US F1.
                          Should any of the five current teams not make the cut, then the FIA is evaluating further entries being added.


                          AUTOSPORT understands there are three or four other teams who are close to being granted entries, and dialogue is still ongoing.


                          Campos Grand Prix is being run by former grand prix driver Adrian Campos, with Team US F1 headed by Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor.


                          AUTOSPORT understands the new Manor Grand Prix team is headed by F3 team boss John Booth and former grand prix team owner Nick Wirth.

                          source: autosport.com

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                          • #14
                            Ferrari won't race if conditions not met

                            Ferrari has made it clear that it will not compete in next year's world championship unless the conditions it attached to its entry are met by the governing body.


                            The Maranello-based outfit was included on the official 2010 entry list because the FIA believes the team committed itself to racing in F1 as part of deals signed with the governing body and the FIA several years ago.
                            However, Ferrari insists that the terms of the agreement it made in the past have been breached by the FIA - which means it cannot be forced to race.


                            In a statement issued on Friday morning, Ferrari insisted that it will not compete next year unless it is satisfied with the rules in place.


                            "Ferrari submitted on 29 May 2009 an entry to the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship which is subject to certain conditions," said the statement. "As of today, these conditions have not been met.


                            "Notwithstanding this and despite Ferrari's previous written notice to the FIA not to do so, the FIA has included Ferrari as an unconditional participant in next year's Formula One World Championship.


                            "For the avoidance of any doubt, Ferrari reaffirms that it shall not take part in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship under the regulations adopted by the FIA in violation of Ferrari's rights under a written agreement with the FIA."


                            source: autosport.com

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                            • #15
                              F1 entry D-Day: News wrap-up

                              After the biggest day for Formula 1 in many years, AUTOSPORT presents a summary of all the headlines as the FIA revealed its controversial team selection for the 2010 world championship

                              It was the biggest day for Formula 1 in many years - and one that could be pivotal to the sport's future - as the FIA announced the identity of the 13 teams that would get entries for the 2010 world championship.


                              All ten current teams were on the list, but question marks hang over eight of them, with Brawn, McLaren, Renault, Toyota and BMW Sauber warned they have until 19 June to drop their conditions, and Ferrari, Toro Rosso and Red Bull arguing vehemently that the FIA cannot enter them unconditionally as it claims. So rather than ending the impasse, the announcement further escalated the tensions between the teams and the governing body.


                              There was good news for Campos, US F1 and shock applicant Manor, who were the slightly surprising choices for the three vacant spots, while rejected aspirants like Prodrive, Lola and Epsilon Euskadi remained optimistic that this saga was not over yet...

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