Mosley talks about cost reduction again

Max Mosley, president of the FIA, returns to the charge on the theme of reducing costs in Formula 1. A few months ago, the Briton made it his hobby horse, in order to allow the arrival of new, non-engine teams, in the premier single-seater discipline. Mosley had to give in under pressure from manufacturers currently involved in F1, who believe they have already made significant cost reductions.

But, the day after the announcement of BMW's withdrawal, eight months after that of Honda, the facts seem to prove Max Mosley right. However, the president of the FIA, far from being surprised, believes that F1 can survive without these prestigious brands. “ If other manufacturers leave, we will find people to replace them, he told the BBC. I think F1 will stay in good health, with or without manufacturers. »

The Briton, who had to let go of cost reduction so that the historic players in F1 could continue in 2010, returns to the subject. In light of BMW's withdrawal, the FIA ​​president believes the measures were not drastic. “ Teams are making efforts to reduce costs, but they are not going far enough or doing it fast enough »

Max Mosley had wanted to establish, for 2010, a budgetary ceiling for the teams, before having to back down in the face of the revolt of eight of the current teams in the field.