No parallel championship for BMW

Despite Max Mosley's intimidation, the teams in the current field still want to find a solution and not create a dissident championship, as demonstrated by Mario Theissen (BMW).

Published on 04/06/2009 à 19:02

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Max Mosley was clear, he advised FOTA members to adapt to the rules of the Formula 1 or create their own championship. And he is, for the moment, winning his standoff against FOTA. First of all, because the teams re-registered for 2010 without guarantees that their requirements would be met. Then, because Mosley realizes that they cannot carry out their threats. Because the means of pressure from FOTA members, non-registration for the championship, has disappeared.

Thus, Mario Theissen, director of BMW Motorsport “responded” to Max Mosley by meaning that a parallel championship is not a good solution. “ We are determined to find a solution with the FIA to continue moving forward together”, he told Autosport. Regarding other negotiations, the BMW boss says “ready to sit down immediately ».

Concerning the registration for the world championship despite existing disagreements, Mario Theissen places the blame on the boss of the FIA. According to him, it was Mosley who advised FOTA members to register with reservations. “ When we met in Monaco, it was Max?s idea to do a conditional registration. » Regardless, the teams have lost their power of pressure. And Max Mosley seems to have fun playing it.