FIA 'not surprised' by FOTA breakaway

In response to the Formula One Teams Association, the FIA has stated that it is disappointed but unsurprised by the teams' decision to organise a breakaway series. As this leaves a lot of places on the grid, new entrants will be accepted and a revised list published tomorrow.

"The FIA is disappointed but not surprised by FOTA’s inability to reach a compromise in the best interests of the sport. It is clear that elements within FOTA have sought this outcome throughout the prolonged period of negotiation and have not engaged in the discussions in good faith."

"The FIA cannot permit a financial arms race in the Championship nor can the FIA allow FOTA to dictate the rules of Formula One."

"The deadline for unconditional entries to the 2010 FIA Formula World Championship will expire this evening."

"The 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship entry list will be announced tomorrow."