This won't make a difference to Williams as they are minority anyway.ISLAMATRON wrote:Yes, That, and the rumor that the Qadbak/Sauber(former BMW) squad were to run Ferrari engines thus giving that side more votes & power inside of FOTA, which we know operates on a simple majority.
There seem to be 2 or 3 factions growing within FOTA depending on the matter at hand and the balance of power can easily be tipped by the vote of just 1 team.
Whitmarsh said that he didn't mind give guarantees to xBMW? Where and when did he say that, any proofs?ISLAMATRON wrote:I dont know about MERC, but Whitmarsh said he opposed having 14 teams, but did not mind guaranteeing exBMW a spot because he does not think all 14 will make it to the grid.
"Our position is that we wouldn't wish to block Sauber who are an established FOTA member."
'If it gives clarity to Sauber, I think it would be right to agree to there being 14 teams in the event that one of them is Sauber; but I think 14 is too many teams, frankly."
Oh, what a wise decision - agreeing to test they couldn't prevent =D>
. what their objection is to the brake thickness i dont know...probably the same as kers, just makes em feel important a while.