Minimal savings at best with two week break according to Force India

With an enforced two week break for all of the Formula One teams, it was expected that this procedure would lead to cost reductions as the factories and general car developments were to be halted. But not too long ago Williams and now Force India speak out against the two week shutdown, as it leads to increased costs before or after the break, since the teams have to make up what they did not do in that time period.

"I personally feel that the savings now will be pretty minimal, and possibly it will increase the costs because you have to step up production before and after the shutdown," said Force India team manager Andy Stevenson.

"We'll save a bit of money because the factory is closed," he reckoned, "but we'll have to spend a bit of money, so I think it will balance out."